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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.67, 1,268.57 and 546.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.67, 1,268.57 and 546.39 is: 753.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.67 : 1,268.57 = 546.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.67/1,268.57 = 546.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.67x = 1,268.57 × 546.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.67x = 693,135.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 693,135.33/919.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.68

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