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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.55, 1,297.92 and 542.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.55, 1,297.92 and 542.23 is: 748.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.55 : 1,297.92 = 542.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.55/1,297.92 = 542.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.55x = 1,297.92 × 542.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.55x = 703,769.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,769.95/940.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.26

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