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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.83, 1,267.83 and 545.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.83, 1,267.83 and 545.64 is: 752.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.83 : 1,267.83 = 545.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.83/1,267.83 = 545.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.83x = 1,267.83 × 545.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.83x = 691,778.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,778.76/918.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.90

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