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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.02, 1,378.76 and 431.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.02, 1,378.76 and 431.50 is: 647.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.02 : 1,378.76 = 431.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.02/1,378.76 = 431.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.02x = 1,378.76 × 431.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.02x = 594,934.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,934.94/919.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.36

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