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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.16, 1,379.51 and 399.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.16, 1,379.51 and 399.55 is: 599.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.16 : 1,379.51 = 399.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.16/1,379.51 = 399.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.16x = 1,379.51 × 399.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.16x = 551,183.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,183.22/919.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.66

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