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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.90, 1,267.99 and 545.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.90, 1,267.99 and 545.81 is: 753.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.90 : 1,267.99 = 545.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.90/1,267.99 = 545.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.90x = 1,267.99 × 545.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.90x = 692,073.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692,073.92/918.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.15

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