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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.66, 1,265.32 and 543.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.66, 1,265.32 and 543.76 is: 750.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.66 : 1,265.32 = 543.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.66/1,265.32 = 543.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.66x = 1,265.32 × 543.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.66x = 688,030.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 688,030.40/916.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.58

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