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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.23, 1,264.44 and 543.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.23, 1,264.44 and 543.22 is: 749.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.23 : 1,264.44 = 543.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.23/1,264.44 = 543.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.23x = 1,264.44 × 543.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.23x = 686,869.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 686,869.10/916.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749.67

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