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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.06, 1,268.32 and 505.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.06, 1,268.32 and 505.06 is: 696.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.06 : 1,268.32 = 505.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.06/1,268.32 = 505.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.06x = 1,268.32 × 505.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.06x = 640,577.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 640,577.70/919.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696.99

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