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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.61, 1,297.78 and 547.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.61, 1,297.78 and 547.58 is: 755.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.61 : 1,297.78 = 547.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.61/1,297.78 = 547.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.61x = 1,297.78 × 547.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.61x = 710,630.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 710,630.51/940.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.50

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