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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.33, 1,297.96 and 547.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.33, 1,297.96 and 547.28 is: 755.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.33 : 1,297.96 = 547.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.33/1,297.96 = 547.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.33x = 1,297.96 × 547.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.33x = 710,347.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 710,347.55/940.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.42

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