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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.93, 1,268.36 and 546.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.93, 1,268.36 and 546.17 is: 753.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.93 : 1,268.36 = 546.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.93/1,268.36 = 546.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.93x = 1,268.36 × 546.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.93x = 692,740.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692,740.18/918.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.86

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