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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939.26, 1,296.39 and 546.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939.26, 1,296.39 and 546.34 is: 754.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939.26 : 1,296.39 = 546.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939.26/1,296.39 = 546.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939.26x = 1,296.39 × 546.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939.26x = 708,269.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 708,269.71/939.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.07

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