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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.20, 1,267.20 and 656.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.20, 1,267.20 and 656.40 is: 904.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.20 : 1,267.20 = 656.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.20/1,267.20 = 656.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.20x = 1,267.20 × 656.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.20x = 831,790.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 831,790.08/919.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 904.91

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