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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939.94, 1,297.56 and 546.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939.94, 1,297.56 and 546.82 is: 754.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939.94 : 1,297.56 = 546.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939.94/1,297.56 = 546.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939.94x = 1,297.56 × 546.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939.94x = 709,531.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 709,531.76/939.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.87

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