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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.14, 1,268.24 and 587.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.14, 1,268.24 and 587.31 is: 810.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.14 : 1,268.24 = 587.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.14/1,268.24 = 587.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.14x = 1,268.24 × 587.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.14x = 744,847.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 744,847.10/919.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 810.37

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