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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.12, 1,263.74 and 542.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.12, 1,263.74 and 542.74 is: 748.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.12 : 1,263.74 = 542.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.12/1,263.74 = 542.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.12x = 1,263.74 × 542.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.12x = 685,876.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 685,876.37/916.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.67

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