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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.44, 1,268.72 and 546.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.44, 1,268.72 and 546.46 is: 754.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.44 : 1,268.72 = 546.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.44/1,268.72 = 546.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.44x = 1,268.72 × 546.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.44x = 693,304.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 693,304.73/919.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.05

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