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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.17, 1,266.52 and 544.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.17, 1,266.52 and 544.90 is: 751.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.17 : 1,266.52 = 544.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.17/1,266.52 = 544.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.17x = 1,266.52 × 544.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.17x = 690,124.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 690,124.02/918.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751.63

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