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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.53, 1,266.19 and 544.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.53, 1,266.19 and 544.69 is: 751.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.53 : 1,266.19 = 544.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.53/1,266.19 = 544.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.53x = 1,266.19 × 544.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.53x = 689,676.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 689,676.50/917.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751.67

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