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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939.10, 1,295.92 and 546.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939.10, 1,295.92 and 546.11 is: 753.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939.10 : 1,295.92 = 546.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939.10/1,295.92 = 546.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939.10x = 1,295.92 × 546.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939.10x = 707,714.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,714.87/939.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.61

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