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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.64, 1,267.68 and 545.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.64, 1,267.68 and 545.86 is: 753.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.64 : 1,267.68 = 545.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.64/1,267.68 = 545.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.64x = 1,267.68 × 545.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.64x = 691,975.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,975.80/918.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.26

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