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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.33, 1,266.13 and 544.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.33, 1,266.13 and 544.52 is: 751.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.33 : 1,266.13 = 544.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.33/1,266.13 = 544.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.33x = 1,266.13 × 544.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.33x = 689,436.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 689,436.95/917.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751.57

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