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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.90, 1,265.32 and 544.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.90, 1,265.32 and 544.07 is: 750.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.90 : 1,265.32 = 544.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.90/1,265.32 = 544.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.90x = 1,265.32 × 544.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.90x = 688,416.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 688,416.33/916.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.81

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