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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919, 1,268.22 and 505

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919, 1,268.22 and 505 is: 696.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919 : 1,268.22 = 505 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919/1,268.22 = 505/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919x = 1,268.22 × 505
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919x = 640,451.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 640,451.10/919
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696.90

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