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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.39, 1,297.75 and 547.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.39, 1,297.75 and 547.40 is: 755.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.39 : 1,297.75 = 547.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.39/1,297.75 = 547.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.39x = 1,297.75 × 547.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.39x = 710,386.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 710,386.98/940.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.42

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