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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.76, 1,298.01 and 547.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.76, 1,298.01 and 547.55 is: 755.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.76 : 1,298.01 = 547.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.76/1,298.01 = 547.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.76x = 1,298.01 × 547.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.76x = 710,718.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 710,718.89/940.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.48

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