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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.18, 1,379.94 and 595.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.18, 1,379.94 and 595.90 is: 894.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.18 : 1,379.94 = 595.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.18/1,379.94 = 595.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.18x = 1,379.94 × 595.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.18x = 822,306.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 822,306.25/919.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 894.61

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