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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.57, 1,266.36 and 544.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.57, 1,266.36 and 544.68 is: 751.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.57 : 1,266.36 = 544.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.57/1,266.36 = 544.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.57x = 1,266.36 × 544.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.57x = 689,758.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 689,758.92/917.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751.72

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