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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939.30, 1,296.39 and 546.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939.30, 1,296.39 and 546.42 is: 754.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939.30 : 1,296.39 = 546.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939.30/1,296.39 = 546.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939.30x = 1,296.39 × 546.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939.30x = 708,373.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 708,373.42/939.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.15

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