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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.08, 1,265.43 and 778.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.08, 1,265.43 and 778.90 is: 1,072.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.08 : 1,265.43 = 778.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.08/1,265.43 = 778.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.08x = 1,265.43 × 778.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.08x = 985,643.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 985,643.43/919.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,072.42

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