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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.68, 1,374.81 and 546.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.68, 1,374.81 and 546.59 is: 819.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.68 : 1,374.81 = 546.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.68/1,374.81 = 546.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.68x = 1,374.81 × 546.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.68x = 751,458.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 751,458.26/916.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819.76

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