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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.06, 1,266.60 and 545.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.06, 1,266.60 and 545.04 is: 751.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.06 : 1,266.60 = 545.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.06/1,266.60 = 545.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.06x = 1,266.60 × 545.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.06x = 690,347.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 690,347.66/918.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751.96

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