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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.29, 1,264.23 and 543.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.29, 1,264.23 and 543.11 is: 749.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.29 : 1,264.23 = 543.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.29/1,264.23 = 543.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.29x = 1,264.23 × 543.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.29x = 686,609.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 686,609.63/916.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749.34

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