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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.81, 1,267.95 and 545.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.81, 1,267.95 and 545.70 is: 753.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.81 : 1,267.95 = 545.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.81/1,267.95 = 545.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.81x = 1,267.95 × 545.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.81x = 691,927.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,927.12/918.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.07

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