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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.35, 1,297.60 and 547.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.35, 1,297.60 and 547.30 is: 755.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.35 : 1,297.60 = 547.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.35/1,297.60 = 547.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.35x = 1,297.60 × 547.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.35x = 710,176.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 710,176.48/940.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.23

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