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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.20, 1,268.65 and 671.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.20, 1,268.65 and 671.34 is: 926.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.20 : 1,268.65 = 671.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.20/1,268.65 = 671.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.20x = 1,268.65 × 671.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.20x = 851,692.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 851,692.13/919.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 926.56

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