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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939.44, 1,296.32 and 546.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939.44, 1,296.32 and 546.38 is: 753.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939.44 : 1,296.32 = 546.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939.44/1,296.32 = 546.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939.44x = 1,296.32 × 546.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939.44x = 708,283.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 708,283.32/939.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.94

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