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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.05, 1,376.14 and 485.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.05, 1,376.14 and 485.30 is: 726.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.05 : 1,376.14 = 485.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.05/1,376.14 = 485.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.05x = 1,376.14 × 485.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.05x = 667,840.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 667,840.74/919.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.66

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