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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919, 1,268.23 and 499.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919, 1,268.23 and 499.35 is: 689.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919 : 1,268.23 = 499.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919/1,268.23 = 499.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919x = 1,268.23 × 499.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919x = 633,290.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,290.65/919
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689.11

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