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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.31, 1,264.15 and 543.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.31, 1,264.15 and 543.15 is: 749.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.31 : 1,264.15 = 543.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.31/1,264.15 = 543.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.31x = 1,264.15 × 543.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.31x = 686,620.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 686,620.36/916.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749.33

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