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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939.17, 1,295.98 and 546.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939.17, 1,295.98 and 546.22 is: 753.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939.17 : 1,295.98 = 546.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939.17/1,295.98 = 546.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939.17x = 1,295.98 × 546.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939.17x = 707,890.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,890.45/939.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.74

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