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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.45, 1,297.22 and 754.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.45, 1,297.22 and 754.38 is: 1,040.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.45 : 1,297.22 = 754.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.45/1,297.22 = 754.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.45x = 1,297.22 × 754.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.45x = 978,596.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 978,596.82/940.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,040.56

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