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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.46, 1,264.40 and 543.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.46, 1,264.40 and 543.56 is: 749.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.46 : 1,264.40 = 543.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.46/1,264.40 = 543.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.46x = 1,264.40 × 543.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.46x = 687,277.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,277.26/916.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749.93

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