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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939.70, 1,296.57 and 546.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939.70, 1,296.57 and 546.49 is: 754.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939.70 : 1,296.57 = 546.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939.70/1,296.57 = 546.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939.70x = 1,296.57 × 546.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939.70x = 708,562.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 708,562.54/939.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.03

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