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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.12, 1,297.47 and 541.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.12, 1,297.47 and 541.87 is: 747.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.12 : 1,297.47 = 541.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.12/1,297.47 = 541.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.12x = 1,297.47 × 541.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.12x = 703,060.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,060.07/940.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.84

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