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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939.49, 1,296.40 and 546.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939.49, 1,296.40 and 546.48 is: 754.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939.49 : 1,296.40 = 546.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939.49/1,296.40 = 546.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939.49x = 1,296.40 × 546.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939.49x = 708,456.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 708,456.67/939.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.09

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