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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.69, 1,265.99 and 544.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.69, 1,265.99 and 544.68 is: 751.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.69 : 1,265.99 = 544.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.69/1,265.99 = 544.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.69x = 1,265.99 × 544.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.69x = 689,556.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 689,556.71/917.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751.41

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