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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.20, 1,379.04 and 486

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.20, 1,379.04 and 486 is: 729.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.20 : 1,379.04 = 486 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.20/1,379.04 = 486/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.20x = 1,379.04 × 486
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.20x = 670,213.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,213.44/919.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.13

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