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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.95, 1,298.45 and 542.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.95, 1,298.45 and 542.34 is: 748.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.95 : 1,298.45 = 542.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.95/1,298.45 = 542.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.95x = 1,298.45 × 542.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.95x = 704,202.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,202.73/940.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.40

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