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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939.41, 1,296.38 and 546.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939.41, 1,296.38 and 546.46 is: 754.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939.41 : 1,296.38 = 546.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939.41/1,296.38 = 546.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939.41x = 1,296.38 × 546.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939.41x = 708,419.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 708,419.81/939.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.11

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