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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.71, 1,268.60 and 546.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.71, 1,268.60 and 546.39 is: 753.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.71 : 1,268.60 = 546.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.71/1,268.60 = 546.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.71x = 1,268.60 × 546.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.71x = 693,147.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 693,147.62/919.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.66

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