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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.05, 1,379.25 and 508.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.05, 1,379.25 and 508.53 is: 763.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.05 : 1,379.25 = 508.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.05/1,379.25 = 508.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.05x = 1,379.25 × 508.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.05x = 701,390.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701,390.00/919.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 763.17

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