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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.02, 1,297.23 and 547.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.02, 1,297.23 and 547.27 is: 755.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.02 : 1,297.23 = 547.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.02/1,297.23 = 547.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.02x = 1,297.23 × 547.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.02x = 709,928.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 709,928.58/940.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.23

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