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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.22, 1,379.01 and 534.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.22, 1,379.01 and 534.38 is: 801.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.22 : 1,379.01 = 534.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.22/1,379.01 = 534.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.22x = 1,379.01 × 534.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.22x = 736,908.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,908.47/919.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.67

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