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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.89, 1,298.48 and 547.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.89, 1,298.48 and 547.95 is: 756.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.89 : 1,298.48 = 547.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.89/1,298.48 = 547.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.89x = 1,298.48 × 547.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.89x = 711,499.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 711,499.38/940.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.20

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