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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939.76, 1,297.08 and 546.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939.76, 1,297.08 and 546.84 is: 754.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939.76 : 1,297.08 = 546.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939.76/1,297.08 = 546.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939.76x = 1,297.08 × 546.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939.76x = 709,295.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 709,295.23/939.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.76

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