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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.08, 1,268.26 and 608.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.08, 1,268.26 and 608.68 is: 839.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.08 : 1,268.26 = 608.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.08/1,268.26 = 608.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.08x = 1,268.26 × 608.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.08x = 771,964.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 771,964.50/919.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 839.93

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