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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.97, 1,267.95 and 545.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.97, 1,267.95 and 545.79 is: 753.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.97 : 1,267.95 = 545.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.97/1,267.95 = 545.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.97x = 1,267.95 × 545.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.97x = 692,034.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692,034.43/918.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.05

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