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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939.04, 1,295.82 and 546.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939.04, 1,295.82 and 546.04 is: 753.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939.04 : 1,295.82 = 546.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939.04/1,295.82 = 546.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939.04x = 1,295.82 × 546.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939.04x = 707,569.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,569.55/939.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.50

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