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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.76, 1,269.22 and 546.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.76, 1,269.22 and 546.78 is: 754.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.76 : 1,269.22 = 546.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.76/1,269.22 = 546.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.76x = 1,269.22 × 546.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.76x = 693,977.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 693,977.82/919.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.52

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