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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.74, 1,269.52 and 546.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.74, 1,269.52 and 546.88 is: 754.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.74 : 1,269.52 = 546.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.74/1,269.52 = 546.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.74x = 1,269.52 × 546.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.74x = 694,275.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,275.10/919.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.86

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