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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939.16, 1,295.90 and 546.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939.16, 1,295.90 and 546.12 is: 753.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939.16 : 1,295.90 = 546.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939.16/1,295.90 = 546.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939.16x = 1,295.90 × 546.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939.16x = 707,716.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,716.91/939.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.56

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