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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.08, 1,264.28 and 543.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.08, 1,264.28 and 543.28 is: 749.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.08 : 1,264.28 = 543.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.08/1,264.28 = 543.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.08x = 1,264.28 × 543.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.08x = 686,858.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 686,858.04/916.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749.78

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