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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939.86, 1,296.69 and 546.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939.86, 1,296.69 and 546.56 is: 754.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939.86 : 1,296.69 = 546.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939.86/1,296.69 = 546.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939.86x = 1,296.69 × 546.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939.86x = 708,718.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 708,718.89/939.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.07

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