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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939.82, 1,296.96 and 546.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939.82, 1,296.96 and 546.97 is: 754.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939.82 : 1,296.96 = 546.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939.82/1,296.96 = 546.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939.82x = 1,296.96 × 546.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939.82x = 709,392.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 709,392.92/939.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.82

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