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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.72, 1,298.28 and 547.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.72, 1,298.28 and 547.72 is: 755.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.72 : 1,298.28 = 547.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.72/1,298.28 = 547.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.72x = 1,298.28 × 547.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.72x = 711,093.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 711,093.92/940.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.90

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