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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.47, 1,267.58 and 545.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.47, 1,267.58 and 545.54 is: 752.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.47 : 1,267.58 = 545.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.47/1,267.58 = 545.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.47x = 1,267.58 × 545.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.47x = 691,510.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,510.62/918.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.89

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