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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.16, 1,297.40 and 547.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.16, 1,297.40 and 547.22 is: 755.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.16 : 1,297.40 = 547.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.16/1,297.40 = 547.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.16x = 1,297.40 × 547.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.16x = 709,963.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 709,963.23/940.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.15

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