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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.24, 1,296.84 and 547.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.24, 1,296.84 and 547.12 is: 754.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.24 : 1,296.84 = 547.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.24/1,296.84 = 547.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.24x = 1,296.84 × 547.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.24x = 709,527.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 709,527.10/940.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.62

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