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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939.24, 1,296.23 and 546.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939.24, 1,296.23 and 546.29 is: 753.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939.24 : 1,296.23 = 546.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939.24/1,296.23 = 546.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939.24x = 1,296.23 × 546.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939.24x = 708,108.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 708,108.27/939.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.92

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