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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.26, 1,264.36 and 543.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.26, 1,264.36 and 543.18 is: 749.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.26 : 1,264.36 = 543.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.26/1,264.36 = 543.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.26x = 1,264.36 × 543.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.26x = 686,775.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 686,775.06/916.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749.54

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