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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939.38, 1,296.41 and 546.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939.38, 1,296.41 and 546.48 is: 754.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939.38 : 1,296.41 = 546.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939.38/1,296.41 = 546.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939.38x = 1,296.41 × 546.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939.38x = 708,463.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 708,463.50/939.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.19

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