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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.40, 1,267.36 and 540.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.40, 1,267.36 and 540.39 is: 745.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.40 : 1,267.36 = 540.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.40/1,267.36 = 540.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.40x = 1,267.36 × 540.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.40x = 684,868.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,868.67/918.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745.72

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