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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.20, 1,377.72 and 456.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.20, 1,377.72 and 456.84 is: 684.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.20 : 1,377.72 = 456.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.20/1,377.72 = 456.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.20x = 1,377.72 × 456.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.20x = 629,397.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,397.60/919.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.72

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