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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.77, 1,269.17 and 546.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.77, 1,269.17 and 546.77 is: 754.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.77 : 1,269.17 = 546.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.77/1,269.17 = 546.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.77x = 1,269.17 × 546.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.77x = 693,937.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 693,937.74/919.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.47

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