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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939.38, 1,296.55 and 546.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939.38, 1,296.55 and 546.63 is: 754.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939.38 : 1,296.55 = 546.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939.38/1,296.55 = 546.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939.38x = 1,296.55 × 546.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939.38x = 708,733.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 708,733.13/939.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.47

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