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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.41, 1,267.43 and 545.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.41, 1,267.43 and 545.39 is: 752.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.41 : 1,267.43 = 545.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.41/1,267.43 = 545.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.41x = 1,267.43 × 545.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.41x = 691,234.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,234.58/918.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.65

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