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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.02, 1,264.08 and 543.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.02, 1,264.08 and 543.02 is: 749.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.02 : 1,264.08 = 543.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.02/1,264.08 = 543.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.02x = 1,264.08 × 543.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.02x = 686,420.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 686,420.72/916.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749.35

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