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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.94, 1,266.55 and 545.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.94, 1,266.55 and 545.05 is: 752.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.94 : 1,266.55 = 545.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.94/1,266.55 = 545.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.94x = 1,266.55 × 545.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.94x = 690,333.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 690,333.08/917.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.05

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