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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939.94, 1,296.56 and 546.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939.94, 1,296.56 and 546.90 is: 754.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939.94 : 1,296.56 = 546.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939.94/1,296.56 = 546.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939.94x = 1,296.56 × 546.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939.94x = 709,088.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 709,088.66/939.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.40

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