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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.55, 1,267.47 and 545.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.55, 1,267.47 and 545.38 is: 752.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.55 : 1,267.47 = 545.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.55/1,267.47 = 545.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.55x = 1,267.47 × 545.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.55x = 691,252.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,252.79/918.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.55

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