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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.78, 1,298.18 and 547.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.78, 1,298.18 and 547.82 is: 755.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.78 : 1,298.18 = 547.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.78/1,298.18 = 547.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.78x = 1,298.18 × 547.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.78x = 711,168.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 711,168.97/940.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.94

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