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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.13, 1,265.33 and 544.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.13, 1,265.33 and 544.22 is: 750.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.13 : 1,265.33 = 544.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.13/1,265.33 = 544.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.13x = 1,265.33 × 544.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.13x = 688,617.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 688,617.89/917.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.84

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