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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.15, 1,267.29 and 545.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.15, 1,267.29 and 545.25 is: 752.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.15 : 1,267.29 = 545.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.15/1,267.29 = 545.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.15x = 1,267.29 × 545.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.15x = 690,989.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 690,989.87/918.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.59

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