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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.10, 1,268.39 and 565.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.10, 1,268.39 and 565.09 is: 779.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.10 : 1,268.39 = 565.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.10/1,268.39 = 565.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.10x = 1,268.39 × 565.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.10x = 716,754.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,754.51/919.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779.84

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