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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.03, 1,264 and 543.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.03, 1,264 and 543.03 is: 749.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.03 : 1,264 = 543.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.03/1,264 = 543.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.03x = 1,264 × 543.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.03x = 686,389.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 686,389.92/916.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749.31

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