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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.20, 1,266.69 and 544.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.20, 1,266.69 and 544.97 is: 751.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.20 : 1,266.69 = 544.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.20/1,266.69 = 544.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.20x = 1,266.69 × 544.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.20x = 690,301.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 690,301.72/918.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751.80

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