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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.24, 1,376.43 and 485.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.24, 1,376.43 and 485.08 is: 726.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.24 : 1,376.43 = 485.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.24/1,376.43 = 485.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.24x = 1,376.43 × 485.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.24x = 667,673.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 667,673.40/919.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.33

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