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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939.47, 1,296.17 and 546.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939.47, 1,296.17 and 546.41 is: 753.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939.47 : 1,296.17 = 546.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939.47/1,296.17 = 546.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939.47x = 1,296.17 × 546.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939.47x = 708,242.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 708,242.81/939.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.88

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