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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.03, 1,268.75 and 708.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.03, 1,268.75 and 708.75 is: 978.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.03 : 1,268.75 = 708.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.03/1,268.75 = 708.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.03x = 1,268.75 × 708.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.03x = 899,226.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 899,226.56/919.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 978.45

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