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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.40, 1,268.93 and 546.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.40, 1,268.93 and 546.59 is: 754.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.40 : 1,268.93 = 546.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.40/1,268.93 = 546.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.40x = 1,268.93 × 546.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.40x = 693,588.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 693,588.99/919.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.40

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