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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.32, 1,266.84 and 545.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.32, 1,266.84 and 545.18 is: 752.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.32 : 1,266.84 = 545.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.32/1,266.84 = 545.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.32x = 1,266.84 × 545.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.32x = 690,655.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 690,655.83/918.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.09

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