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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.77, 1,298.25 and 547.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.77, 1,298.25 and 547.92 is: 756.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.77 : 1,298.25 = 547.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.77/1,298.25 = 547.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.77x = 1,298.25 × 547.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.77x = 711,337.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 711,337.14/940.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.12

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