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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.86, 1,268.06 and 546.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.86, 1,268.06 and 546.05 is: 753.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.86 : 1,268.06 = 546.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.86/1,268.06 = 546.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.86x = 1,268.06 × 546.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.86x = 692,424.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692,424.60/918.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.57

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