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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.59, 1,298.03 and 547.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.59, 1,298.03 and 547.65 is: 755.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.59 : 1,298.03 = 547.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.59/1,298.03 = 547.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.59x = 1,298.03 × 547.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.59x = 710,863.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 710,863.39/940.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.76

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