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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.64, 1,298 and 547.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.64, 1,298 and 547.76 is: 755.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.64 : 1,298 = 547.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.64/1,298 = 547.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.64x = 1,298 × 547.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.64x = 710,992.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 710,992.48/940.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.86

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