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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.01, 1,268.19 and 540.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.01, 1,268.19 and 540.98 is: 746.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.01 : 1,268.19 = 540.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.01/1,268.19 = 540.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.01x = 1,268.19 × 540.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.01x = 686,063.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 686,063.84/919.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746.52

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