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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.49, 1,268.78 and 546.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.49, 1,268.78 and 546.39 is: 753.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.49 : 1,268.78 = 546.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.49/1,268.78 = 546.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.49x = 1,268.78 × 546.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.49x = 693,245.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 693,245.97/919.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.95

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