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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.20, 1,297.26 and 546.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.20, 1,297.26 and 546.99 is: 754.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.20 : 1,297.26 = 546.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.20/1,297.26 = 546.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.20x = 1,297.26 × 546.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.20x = 709,588.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 709,588.25/940.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.72

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