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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939.92, 1,296.96 and 546.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939.92, 1,296.96 and 546.80 is: 754.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939.92 : 1,296.96 = 546.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939.92/1,296.96 = 546.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939.92x = 1,296.96 × 546.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939.92x = 709,177.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 709,177.73/939.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.51

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