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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939.30, 1,295.92 and 546.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939.30, 1,295.92 and 546.24 is: 753.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939.30 : 1,295.92 = 546.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939.30/1,295.92 = 546.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939.30x = 1,295.92 × 546.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939.30x = 707,883.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,883.34/939.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.63

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