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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939.34, 1,296.33 and 546.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939.34, 1,296.33 and 546.28 is: 753.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939.34 : 1,296.33 = 546.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939.34/1,296.33 = 546.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939.34x = 1,296.33 × 546.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939.34x = 708,159.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 708,159.15/939.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.89

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