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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.50, 1,269.06 and 546.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.50, 1,269.06 and 546.54 is: 754.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.50 : 1,269.06 = 546.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.50/1,269.06 = 546.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.50x = 1,269.06 × 546.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.50x = 693,592.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 693,592.05/919.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.31

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