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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.34, 1,297.43 and 541.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.34, 1,297.43 and 541.98 is: 747.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.34 : 1,297.43 = 541.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.34/1,297.43 = 541.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.34x = 1,297.43 × 541.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.34x = 703,178.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,178.40/940.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.80

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