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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.41, 1,297.70 and 547.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.41, 1,297.70 and 547.35 is: 755.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.41 : 1,297.70 = 547.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.41/1,297.70 = 547.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.41x = 1,297.70 × 547.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.41x = 710,293.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 710,293.36/940.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.30

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