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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.84, 1,265.24 and 544

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.84, 1,265.24 and 544 is: 750.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.84 : 1,265.24 = 544 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.84/1,265.24 = 544/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.84x = 1,265.24 × 544
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.84x = 688,290.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 688,290.56/916.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.72

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