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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939.84, 1,296.96 and 546.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939.84, 1,296.96 and 546.86 is: 754.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939.84 : 1,296.96 = 546.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939.84/1,296.96 = 546.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939.84x = 1,296.96 × 546.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939.84x = 709,255.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 709,255.55/939.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.66

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