Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.28, 1,297.46 and 547
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 940.28, 1,297.46 and 547 is: 754.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
940.28 : 1,297.46 = 547 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
940.28/1,297.46 = 547/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
940.28x = 1,297.46 × 547 - Step 4: Simplify right side
940.28x = 709,710.62 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 709,710.62/940.28 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 754.79
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