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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.80, 1,298.27 and 548.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.80, 1,298.27 and 548.04 is: 756.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.80 : 1,298.27 = 548.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.80/1,298.27 = 548.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.80x = 1,298.27 × 548.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.80x = 711,497.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 711,497.40/940.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.27

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