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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.04, 1,267.68 and 587.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.04, 1,267.68 and 587.34 is: 810.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.04 : 1,267.68 = 587.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.04/1,267.68 = 587.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.04x = 1,267.68 × 587.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.04x = 744,559.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 744,559.17/919.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 810.15

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