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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939.58, 1,296.38 and 546.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939.58, 1,296.38 and 546.36 is: 753.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939.58 : 1,296.38 = 546.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939.58/1,296.38 = 546.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939.58x = 1,296.38 × 546.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939.58x = 708,290.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 708,290.18/939.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.84

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