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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.04, 1,297.10 and 546.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.04, 1,297.10 and 546.98 is: 754.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.04 : 1,297.10 = 546.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.04/1,297.10 = 546.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.04x = 1,297.10 × 546.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.04x = 709,492.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 709,492.37/940.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.75

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