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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939.06, 1,296 and 546.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939.06, 1,296 and 546.21 is: 753.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939.06 : 1,296 = 546.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939.06/1,296 = 546.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939.06x = 1,296 × 546.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939.06x = 707,888.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,888.16/939.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.83

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