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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.05, 1,378.68 and 399.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.05, 1,378.68 and 399.12 is: 598.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.05 : 1,378.68 = 399.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.05/1,378.68 = 399.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.05x = 1,378.68 × 399.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.05x = 550,258.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,258.76/919.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.73

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