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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.08, 1,375.82 and 506.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.08, 1,375.82 and 506.97 is: 758.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.08 : 1,375.82 = 506.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.08/1,375.82 = 506.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.08x = 1,375.82 × 506.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.08x = 697,498.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 697,498.83/919.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.91

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