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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.65, 1,265.22 and 543.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.65, 1,265.22 and 543.75 is: 750.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.65 : 1,265.22 = 543.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.65/1,265.22 = 543.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.65x = 1,265.22 × 543.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.65x = 687,963.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,963.38/916.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.52

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