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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.12, 1,297.29 and 547

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.12, 1,297.29 and 547 is: 754.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.12 : 1,297.29 = 547 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.12/1,297.29 = 547/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.12x = 1,297.29 × 547
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.12x = 709,617.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 709,617.63/940.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.82

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