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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.15, 1,268.36 and 546.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.15, 1,268.36 and 546.04 is: 753.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.15 : 1,268.36 = 546.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.15/1,268.36 = 546.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.15x = 1,268.36 × 546.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.15x = 692,576.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692,576.20/919.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.50

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