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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.11, 1,268.40 and 499.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.11, 1,268.40 and 499.49 is: 689.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.11 : 1,268.40 = 499.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.11/1,268.40 = 499.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.11x = 1,268.40 × 499.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.11x = 633,558.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,558.63/919.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689.32

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