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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.16, 1,268.43 and 499.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.16, 1,268.43 and 499.50 is: 689.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.16 : 1,268.43 = 499.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.16/1,268.43 = 499.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.16x = 1,268.43 × 499.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.16x = 633,580.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,580.79/919.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689.31

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