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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.91, 1,268.19 and 545.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.91, 1,268.19 and 545.98 is: 753.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.91 : 1,268.19 = 545.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.91/1,268.19 = 545.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.91x = 1,268.19 × 545.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.91x = 692,403.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692,403.21/918.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.51

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