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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.28, 1,264.49 and 543.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.28, 1,264.49 and 543.25 is: 749.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.28 : 1,264.49 = 543.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.28/1,264.49 = 543.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.28x = 1,264.49 × 543.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.28x = 686,934.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 686,934.19/916.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749.70

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