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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.66, 1,268.08 and 545.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.66, 1,268.08 and 545.76 is: 753.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.66 : 1,268.08 = 545.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.66/1,268.08 = 545.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.66x = 1,268.08 × 545.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.66x = 692,067.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692,067.34/918.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.34

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