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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.27, 1,265.72 and 544.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.27, 1,265.72 and 544.26 is: 751.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.27 : 1,265.72 = 544.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.27/1,265.72 = 544.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.27x = 1,265.72 × 544.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.27x = 688,880.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 688,880.77/917.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751.01

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