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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919, 1,266.80 and 603.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919, 1,266.80 and 603.72 is: 832.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919 : 1,266.80 = 603.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919/1,266.80 = 603.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919x = 1,266.80 × 603.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919x = 764,792.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 764,792.50/919
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.20

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