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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.46, 1,268.77 and 541.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.46, 1,268.77 and 541.29 is: 746.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.46 : 1,268.77 = 541.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.46/1,268.77 = 541.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.46x = 1,268.77 × 541.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.46x = 686,767.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 686,767.52/919.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746.93

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