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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.12, 1,379.32 and 405.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.12, 1,379.32 and 405.84 is: 609.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.12 : 1,379.32 = 405.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.12/1,379.32 = 405.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.12x = 1,379.32 × 405.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.12x = 559,783.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,783.23/919.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.04

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