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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.07, 1,268.31 and 499.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.07, 1,268.31 and 499.41 is: 689.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.07 : 1,268.31 = 499.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.07/1,268.31 = 499.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.07x = 1,268.31 × 499.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.07x = 633,404.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,404.20/919.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689.18

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