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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.31, 1,264.56 and 543.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.31, 1,264.56 and 543.51 is: 750.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.31 : 1,264.56 = 543.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.31/1,264.56 = 543.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.31x = 1,264.56 × 543.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.31x = 687,302.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,302.02/916.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.07

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