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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939.76, 1,296.84 and 546.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939.76, 1,296.84 and 546.52 is: 754.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939.76 : 1,296.84 = 546.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939.76/1,296.84 = 546.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939.76x = 1,296.84 × 546.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939.76x = 708,749.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 708,749.00/939.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.18

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