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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.19, 1,268.49 and 499.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.19, 1,268.49 and 499.52 is: 689.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.19 : 1,268.49 = 499.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.19/1,268.49 = 499.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.19x = 1,268.49 × 499.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.19x = 633,636.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,636.12/919.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689.34

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