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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.13, 1,268.39 and 505.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.13, 1,268.39 and 505.13 is: 697.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.13 : 1,268.39 = 505.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.13/1,268.39 = 505.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.13x = 1,268.39 × 505.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.13x = 640,696.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 640,696.76/919.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.07

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