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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.73, 1,298.18 and 542.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.73, 1,298.18 and 542.45 is: 748.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.73 : 1,298.18 = 542.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.73/1,298.18 = 542.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.73x = 1,298.18 × 542.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.73x = 704,202.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,202.34/940.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.57

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