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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939.74, 1,297.03 and 546.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939.74, 1,297.03 and 546.84 is: 754.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939.74 : 1,297.03 = 546.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939.74/1,297.03 = 546.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939.74x = 1,297.03 × 546.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939.74x = 709,267.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 709,267.89/939.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.75

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