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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939.73, 1,296.82 and 546.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939.73, 1,296.82 and 546.75 is: 754.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939.73 : 1,296.82 = 546.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939.73/1,296.82 = 546.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939.73x = 1,296.82 × 546.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939.73x = 709,037.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 709,037.79/939.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.52

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