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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.14, 1,267.57 and 604.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.14, 1,267.57 and 604.28 is: 833.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.14 : 1,267.57 = 604.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.14/1,267.57 = 604.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.14x = 1,267.57 × 604.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.14x = 765,967.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 765,967.20/919.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.35

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