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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.11, 1,297.04 and 546.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.11, 1,297.04 and 546.81 is: 754.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.11 : 1,297.04 = 546.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.11/1,297.04 = 546.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.11x = 1,297.04 × 546.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.11x = 709,231.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 709,231.71/940.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.41

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