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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.62, 1,268.87 and 546.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.62, 1,268.87 and 546.41 is: 753.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.62 : 1,268.87 = 546.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.62/1,268.87 = 546.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.62x = 1,268.87 × 546.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.62x = 693,323.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 693,323.70/919.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.92

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