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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.60, 1,267.68 and 545.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.60, 1,267.68 and 545.45 is: 752.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.60 : 1,267.68 = 545.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.60/1,267.68 = 545.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.60x = 1,267.68 × 545.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.60x = 691,456.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,456.06/918.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.73

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