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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.38, 1,267.05 and 545.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.38, 1,267.05 and 545.48 is: 752.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.38 : 1,267.05 = 545.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.38/1,267.05 = 545.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.38x = 1,267.05 × 545.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.38x = 691,150.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,150.43/918.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.58

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