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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.50, 1,267.25 and 545.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.50, 1,267.25 and 545.58 is: 752.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.50 : 1,267.25 = 545.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.50/1,267.25 = 545.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.50x = 1,267.25 × 545.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.50x = 691,383.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,383.53/918.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.74

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