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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.93, 1,297.95 and 547.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.93, 1,297.95 and 547.94 is: 755.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.93 : 1,297.95 = 547.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.93/1,297.95 = 547.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.93x = 1,297.95 × 547.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.93x = 711,198.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 711,198.72/940.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.85

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