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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.18, 1,379.85 and 644.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.18, 1,379.85 and 644.50 is: 967.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.18 : 1,379.85 = 644.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.18/1,379.85 = 644.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.18x = 1,379.85 × 644.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.18x = 889,313.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 889,313.33/919.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 967.51

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