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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939.51, 1,296.48 and 546.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939.51, 1,296.48 and 546.52 is: 754.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939.51 : 1,296.48 = 546.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939.51/1,296.48 = 546.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939.51x = 1,296.48 × 546.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939.51x = 708,552.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 708,552.25/939.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.17

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