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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.13, 1,377.38 and 712.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.13, 1,377.38 and 712.73 is: 1,068.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.13 : 1,377.38 = 712.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.13/1,377.38 = 712.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.13x = 1,377.38 × 712.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.13x = 981,707.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 981,707.86/919.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,068.08

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