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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939.21, 1,296.03 and 546.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939.21, 1,296.03 and 546.26 is: 753.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939.21 : 1,296.03 = 546.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939.21/1,296.03 = 546.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939.21x = 1,296.03 × 546.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939.21x = 707,969.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,969.35/939.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.79

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