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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.11, 1,297.36 and 541.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.11, 1,297.36 and 541.68 is: 747.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.11 : 1,297.36 = 541.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.11/1,297.36 = 541.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.11x = 1,297.36 × 541.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.11x = 702,753.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,753.96/940.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.52

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