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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.32, 1,297.74 and 547.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.32, 1,297.74 and 547.42 is: 755.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.32 : 1,297.74 = 547.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.32/1,297.74 = 547.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.32x = 1,297.74 × 547.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.32x = 710,408.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 710,408.83/940.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.50

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