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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939.66, 1,296.47 and 546.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939.66, 1,296.47 and 546.54 is: 754.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939.66 : 1,296.47 = 546.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939.66/1,296.47 = 546.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939.66x = 1,296.47 × 546.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939.66x = 708,572.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 708,572.71/939.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.07

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