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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.39, 1,267.13 and 545.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.39, 1,267.13 and 545.06 is: 752.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.39 : 1,267.13 = 545.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.39/1,267.13 = 545.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.39x = 1,267.13 × 545.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.39x = 690,661.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 690,661.88/918.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.04

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