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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.84, 1,265.20 and 543.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.84, 1,265.20 and 543.68 is: 750.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.84 : 1,265.20 = 543.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.84/1,265.20 = 543.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.84x = 1,265.20 × 543.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.84x = 687,861.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,861.00/916.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.25

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