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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.91, 1,298.30 and 542.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.91, 1,298.30 and 542.58 is: 748.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.91 : 1,298.30 = 542.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.91/1,298.30 = 542.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.91x = 1,298.30 × 542.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.91x = 704,424.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,424.03/940.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.67

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