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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.07, 1,265.33 and 544.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.07, 1,265.33 and 544.14 is: 750.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.07 : 1,265.33 = 544.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.07/1,265.33 = 544.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.07x = 1,265.33 × 544.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.07x = 688,516.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 688,516.67/917.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.78

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