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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939.16, 1,296 and 546.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939.16, 1,296 and 546.20 is: 753.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939.16 : 1,296 = 546.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939.16/1,296 = 546.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939.16x = 1,296 × 546.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939.16x = 707,875.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,875.20/939.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.73

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