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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.08, 1,378.35 and 508.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.08, 1,378.35 and 508.42 is: 762.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.08 : 1,378.35 = 508.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.08/1,378.35 = 508.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.08x = 1,378.35 × 508.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.08x = 700,780.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,780.71/919.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.48

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