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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939.92, 1,296.81 and 546.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939.92, 1,296.81 and 546.93 is: 754.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939.92 : 1,296.81 = 546.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939.92/1,296.81 = 546.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939.92x = 1,296.81 × 546.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939.92x = 709,264.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 709,264.29/939.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.60

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