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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.18, 1,297.56 and 547.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.18, 1,297.56 and 547.34 is: 755.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.18 : 1,297.56 = 547.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.18/1,297.56 = 547.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.18x = 1,297.56 × 547.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.18x = 710,206.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 710,206.49/940.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.39

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