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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.67, 1,298.10 and 542.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.67, 1,298.10 and 542.33 is: 748.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.67 : 1,298.10 = 542.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.67/1,298.10 = 542.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.67x = 1,298.10 × 542.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.67x = 703,994.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,994.72/940.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.40

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