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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.15, 1,376.99 and 712.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.15, 1,376.99 and 712.71 is: 1,067.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.15 : 1,376.99 = 712.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.15/1,376.99 = 712.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.15x = 1,376.99 × 712.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.15x = 981,393.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 981,393.65/919.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,067.72

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