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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.09, 1,265.38 and 543.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.09, 1,265.38 and 543.88 is: 750.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.09 : 1,265.38 = 543.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.09/1,265.38 = 543.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.09x = 1,265.38 × 543.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.09x = 688,214.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 688,214.87/917.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.43

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