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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.82, 1,298.20 and 547.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.82, 1,298.20 and 547.78 is: 755.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.82 : 1,298.20 = 547.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.82/1,298.20 = 547.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.82x = 1,298.20 × 547.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.82x = 711,128.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 711,128.00/940.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.86

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