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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.70, 1,267.38 and 545.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.70, 1,267.38 and 545.47 is: 752.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.70 : 1,267.38 = 545.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.70/1,267.38 = 545.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.70x = 1,267.38 × 545.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.70x = 691,317.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,317.77/918.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.50

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