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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.16, 1,267.14 and 608.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.16, 1,267.14 and 608.12 is: 838.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.16 : 1,267.14 = 608.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.16/1,267.14 = 608.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.16x = 1,267.14 × 608.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.16x = 770,573.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 770,573.18/919.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 838.34

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