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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.20, 1,264.27 and 543.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.20, 1,264.27 and 543.11 is: 749.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.20 : 1,264.27 = 543.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.20/1,264.27 = 543.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.20x = 1,264.27 × 543.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.20x = 686,637.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 686,637.68/916.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749.44

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