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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.83, 1,268.03 and 545.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.83, 1,268.03 and 545.82 is: 753.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.83 : 1,268.03 = 545.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.83/1,268.03 = 545.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.83x = 1,268.03 × 545.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.83x = 692,113.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692,113.41/918.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.26

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