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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.08, 1,266.39 and 544.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.08, 1,266.39 and 544.98 is: 751.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.08 : 1,266.39 = 544.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.08/1,266.39 = 544.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.08x = 1,266.39 × 544.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.08x = 690,154.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 690,154.85/918.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751.74

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