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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.08, 1,267.85 and 587.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.08, 1,267.85 and 587.16 is: 809.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.08 : 1,267.85 = 587.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.08/1,267.85 = 587.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.08x = 1,267.85 × 587.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.08x = 744,427.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 744,427.87/919.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 809.97

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