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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.56, 1,298.06 and 547.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.56, 1,298.06 and 547.58 is: 755.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.56 : 1,298.06 = 547.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.56/1,298.06 = 547.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.56x = 1,298.06 × 547.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.56x = 710,782.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 710,782.47/940.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.70

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