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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939.48, 1,296.66 and 546.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939.48, 1,296.66 and 546.74 is: 754.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939.48 : 1,296.66 = 546.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939.48/1,296.66 = 546.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939.48x = 1,296.66 × 546.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939.48x = 708,929.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 708,929.41/939.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.60

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