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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939.56, 1,296.66 and 546.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939.56, 1,296.66 and 546.68 is: 754.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939.56 : 1,296.66 = 546.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939.56/1,296.66 = 546.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939.56x = 1,296.66 × 546.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939.56x = 708,858.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 708,858.09/939.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.46

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