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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.51, 1,267.52 and 545.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.51, 1,267.52 and 545.54 is: 752.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.51 : 1,267.52 = 545.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.51/1,267.52 = 545.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.51x = 1,267.52 × 545.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.51x = 691,473.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,473.80/918.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.82

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