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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.94, 1,265.18 and 544.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.94, 1,265.18 and 544.05 is: 750.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.94 : 1,265.18 = 544.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.94/1,265.18 = 544.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.94x = 1,265.18 × 544.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.94x = 688,318.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 688,318.46/916.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.67

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