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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.83, 1,298.65 and 547.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.83, 1,298.65 and 547.78 is: 756.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.83 : 1,298.65 = 547.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.83/1,298.65 = 547.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.83x = 1,298.65 × 547.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.83x = 711,374.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 711,374.50/940.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.11

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