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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.06, 1,379.44 and 486.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.06, 1,379.44 and 486.52 is: 730.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.06 : 1,379.44 = 486.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.06/1,379.44 = 486.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.06x = 1,379.44 × 486.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.06x = 671,125.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,125.15/919.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.23

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