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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.12, 1,265.54 and 544.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.12, 1,265.54 and 544.04 is: 750.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.12 : 1,265.54 = 544.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.12/1,265.54 = 544.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.12x = 1,265.54 × 544.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.12x = 688,495.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 688,495.33/917.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.72

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