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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.43, 1,297.26 and 547.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.43, 1,297.26 and 547.44 is: 755.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.43 : 1,297.26 = 547.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.43/1,297.26 = 547.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.43x = 1,297.26 × 547.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.43x = 710,172.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 710,172.01/940.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.16

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