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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.20, 1,297.58 and 547.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.20, 1,297.58 and 547.14 is: 755.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.20 : 1,297.58 = 547.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.20/1,297.58 = 547.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.20x = 1,297.58 × 547.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.20x = 709,957.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 709,957.92/940.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.11

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