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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.10, 1,297.31 and 547.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.10, 1,297.31 and 547.11 is: 755.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.10 : 1,297.31 = 547.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.10/1,297.31 = 547.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.10x = 1,297.31 × 547.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.10x = 709,768.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 709,768.54/940.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.00

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