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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.41, 1,268.88 and 546.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.41, 1,268.88 and 546.48 is: 754.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.41 : 1,268.88 = 546.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.41/1,268.88 = 546.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.41x = 1,268.88 × 546.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.41x = 693,417.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 693,417.54/919.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.20

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