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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.10, 1,268.55 and 587.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.10, 1,268.55 and 587.30 is: 810.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.10 : 1,268.55 = 587.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.10/1,268.55 = 587.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.10x = 1,268.55 × 587.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.10x = 745,019.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 745,019.42/919.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 810.60

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