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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.54, 1,267.16 and 545.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.54, 1,267.16 and 545.26 is: 752.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.54 : 1,267.16 = 545.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.54/1,267.16 = 545.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.54x = 1,267.16 × 545.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.54x = 690,931.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 690,931.66/918.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.21

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