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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939.91, 1,297.07 and 546.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939.91, 1,297.07 and 546.96 is: 754.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939.91 : 1,297.07 = 546.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939.91/1,297.07 = 546.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939.91x = 1,297.07 × 546.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939.91x = 709,445.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 709,445.41/939.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.80

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