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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.59, 1,264.89 and 543.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.59, 1,264.89 and 543.75 is: 750.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.59 : 1,264.89 = 543.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.59/1,264.89 = 543.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.59x = 1,264.89 × 543.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.59x = 687,783.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,783.94/916.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.38

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