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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.01, 1,297.43 and 547.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.01, 1,297.43 and 547.09 is: 755.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.01 : 1,297.43 = 547.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.01/1,297.43 = 547.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.01x = 1,297.43 × 547.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.01x = 709,810.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 709,810.98/940.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.11

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