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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.14, 1,268.63 and 587.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.14, 1,268.63 and 587.44 is: 810.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.14 : 1,268.63 = 587.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.14/1,268.63 = 587.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.14x = 1,268.63 × 587.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.14x = 745,244.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 745,244.01/919.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 810.81

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