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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.84, 1,266.63 and 545.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.84, 1,266.63 and 545.24 is: 752.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.84 : 1,266.63 = 545.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.84/1,266.63 = 545.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.84x = 1,266.63 × 545.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.84x = 690,617.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 690,617.34/917.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.44

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