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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.08, 1,267.92 and 709.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.08, 1,267.92 and 709.32 is: 978.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.08 : 1,267.92 = 709.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.08/1,267.92 = 709.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.08x = 1,267.92 × 709.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.08x = 899,361.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 899,361.01/919.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 978.54

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