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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.33, 1,265.95 and 544.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.33, 1,265.95 and 544.32 is: 751.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.33 : 1,265.95 = 544.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.33/1,265.95 = 544.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.33x = 1,265.95 × 544.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.33x = 689,084.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 689,084.12/917.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751.19

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