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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.97, 1,265.35 and 544.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.97, 1,265.35 and 544.04 is: 750.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.97 : 1,265.35 = 544.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.97/1,265.35 = 544.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.97x = 1,265.35 × 544.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.97x = 688,401.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 688,401.12/916.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.73

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