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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.25, 1,266.61 and 544.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.25, 1,266.61 and 544.97 is: 751.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.25 : 1,266.61 = 544.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.25/1,266.61 = 544.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.25x = 1,266.61 × 544.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.25x = 690,258.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 690,258.12/918.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751.71

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