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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939.32, 1,296.08 and 546.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939.32, 1,296.08 and 546.32 is: 753.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939.32 : 1,296.08 = 546.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939.32/1,296.08 = 546.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939.32x = 1,296.08 × 546.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939.32x = 708,074.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 708,074.43/939.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.82

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