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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.34, 1,264.34 and 543.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.34, 1,264.34 and 543.35 is: 749.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.34 : 1,264.34 = 543.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.34/1,264.34 = 543.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.34x = 1,264.34 × 543.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.34x = 686,983.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 686,983.66/916.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749.71

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