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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939.20, 1,296.08 and 546.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939.20, 1,296.08 and 546.44 is: 754.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939.20 : 1,296.08 = 546.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939.20/1,296.08 = 546.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939.20x = 1,296.08 × 546.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939.20x = 708,220.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 708,220.74/939.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.07

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