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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.08, 1,267.05 and 545.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.08, 1,267.05 and 545.18 is: 752.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.08 : 1,267.05 = 545.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.08/1,267.05 = 545.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.08x = 1,267.05 × 545.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.08x = 690,767.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 690,767.59/918.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.41

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