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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.96, 1,265.41 and 544.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.96, 1,265.41 and 544.13 is: 750.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.96 : 1,265.41 = 544.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.96/1,265.41 = 544.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.96x = 1,265.41 × 544.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.96x = 688,547.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 688,547.54/916.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.90

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