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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.18, 1,268.49 and 499.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.18, 1,268.49 and 499.56 is: 689.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.18 : 1,268.49 = 499.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.18/1,268.49 = 499.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.18x = 1,268.49 × 499.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.18x = 633,680.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,680.52/919.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689.40

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