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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.13, 1,265.47 and 544.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.13, 1,265.47 and 544.05 is: 750.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.13 : 1,265.47 = 544.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.13/1,265.47 = 544.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.13x = 1,265.47 × 544.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.13x = 688,478.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 688,478.95/917.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.69

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