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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.35, 1,298.01 and 547.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.35, 1,298.01 and 547.71 is: 756.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.35 : 1,298.01 = 547.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.35/1,298.01 = 547.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.35x = 1,298.01 × 547.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.35x = 710,930.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 710,930.24/940.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.02

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