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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.27, 1,268.48 and 546.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.27, 1,268.48 and 546.26 is: 753.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.27 : 1,268.48 = 546.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.27/1,268.48 = 546.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.27x = 1,268.48 × 546.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.27x = 692,924.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692,924.42/919.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.78

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