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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.56, 1,265.16 and 543.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.56, 1,265.16 and 543.36 is: 750.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.56 : 1,265.16 = 543.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.56/1,265.16 = 543.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.56x = 1,265.16 × 543.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.56x = 687,437.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,437.34/916.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.02

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