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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.34, 1,268.80 and 546.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.34, 1,268.80 and 546.33 is: 753.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.34 : 1,268.80 = 546.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.34/1,268.80 = 546.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.34x = 1,268.80 × 546.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.34x = 693,177.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 693,177.16/919.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.99

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