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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.68, 1,266 and 544.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.68, 1,266 and 544.42 is: 751.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.68 : 1,266 = 544.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.68/1,266 = 544.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.68x = 1,266 × 544.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.68x = 689,235.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 689,235.72/917.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751.06

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