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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.15, 1,264.47 and 543.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.15, 1,264.47 and 543.33 is: 749.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.15 : 1,264.47 = 543.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.15/1,264.47 = 543.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.15x = 1,264.47 × 543.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.15x = 687,029.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,029.82/916.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749.91

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