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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.12, 1,379.08 and 594.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.12, 1,379.08 and 594.40 is: 891.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.12 : 1,379.08 = 594.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.12/1,379.08 = 594.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.12x = 1,379.08 × 594.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.12x = 819,725.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,725.15/919.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 891.86

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