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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939.01, 1,295.79 and 546.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939.01, 1,295.79 and 546.04 is: 753.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939.01 : 1,295.79 = 546.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939.01/1,295.79 = 546.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939.01x = 1,295.79 × 546.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939.01x = 707,553.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,553.17/939.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.51

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