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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.06, 1,297.35 and 547.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.06, 1,297.35 and 547.18 is: 755.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.06 : 1,297.35 = 547.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.06/1,297.35 = 547.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.06x = 1,297.35 × 547.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.06x = 709,883.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 709,883.97/940.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.15

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