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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.57, 1,267.26 and 545.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.57, 1,267.26 and 545.28 is: 752.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.57 : 1,267.26 = 545.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.57/1,267.26 = 545.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.57x = 1,267.26 × 545.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.57x = 691,011.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,011.53/918.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.27

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