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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939.99, 1,297.26 and 546.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939.99, 1,297.26 and 546.96 is: 754.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939.99 : 1,297.26 = 546.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939.99/1,297.26 = 546.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939.99x = 1,297.26 × 546.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939.99x = 709,549.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 709,549.33/939.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.85

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