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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.13, 1,376.84 and 424.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.13, 1,376.84 and 424.84 is: 636.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.13 : 1,376.84 = 424.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.13/1,376.84 = 424.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.13x = 1,376.84 × 424.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.13x = 584,927.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,927.70/919.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.40

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