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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939.62, 1,296.78 and 546.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939.62, 1,296.78 and 546.66 is: 754.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939.62 : 1,296.78 = 546.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939.62/1,296.78 = 546.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939.62x = 1,296.78 × 546.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939.62x = 708,897.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 708,897.75/939.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.45

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