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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.69, 1,297.65 and 547.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.69, 1,297.65 and 547.57 is: 755.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.69 : 1,297.65 = 547.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.69/1,297.65 = 547.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.69x = 1,297.65 × 547.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.69x = 710,554.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 710,554.21/940.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.35

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