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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.60, 1,267.62 and 545.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.60, 1,267.62 and 545.74 is: 753.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.60 : 1,267.62 = 545.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.60/1,267.62 = 545.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.60x = 1,267.62 × 545.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.60x = 691,790.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,790.94/918.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.09

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