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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.98, 1,268.35 and 545.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.98, 1,268.35 and 545.97 is: 753.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.98 : 1,268.35 = 545.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.98/1,268.35 = 545.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.98x = 1,268.35 × 545.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.98x = 692,484.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692,484.44/918.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.54

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