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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.06, 1,265.54 and 544.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.06, 1,265.54 and 544.22 is: 751.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.06 : 1,265.54 = 544.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.06/1,265.54 = 544.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.06x = 1,265.54 × 544.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.06x = 688,732.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 688,732.62/917.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751.03

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