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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.32, 1,265.69 and 619.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.32, 1,265.69 and 619.12 is: 854.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.32 : 1,265.69 = 619.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.32/1,265.69 = 619.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.32x = 1,265.69 × 619.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.32x = 783,613.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 783,613.99/917.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 854.24

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