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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.44, 1,267.34 and 545.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.44, 1,267.34 and 545.46 is: 752.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.44 : 1,267.34 = 545.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.44/1,267.34 = 545.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.44x = 1,267.34 × 545.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.44x = 691,283.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,283.28/918.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.67

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