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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.09, 1,268.35 and 499.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.09, 1,268.35 and 499.45 is: 689.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.09 : 1,268.35 = 499.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.09/1,268.35 = 499.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.09x = 1,268.35 × 499.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.09x = 633,473.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,473.42/919.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689.24

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