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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.32, 1,268.52 and 546.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.32, 1,268.52 and 546.16 is: 753.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.32 : 1,268.52 = 546.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.32/1,268.52 = 546.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.32x = 1,268.52 × 546.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.32x = 692,814.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692,814.88/919.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.62

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