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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.84, 1,265.16 and 543.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.84, 1,265.16 and 543.72 is: 750.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.84 : 1,265.16 = 543.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.84/1,265.16 = 543.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.84x = 1,265.16 × 543.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.84x = 687,892.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,892.80/916.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.29

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