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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.24, 1,264.14 and 543.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.24, 1,264.14 and 543.04 is: 749.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.24 : 1,264.14 = 543.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.24/1,264.14 = 543.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.24x = 1,264.14 × 543.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.24x = 686,478.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 686,478.59/916.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749.23

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