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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.24, 1,267.69 and 709.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.24, 1,267.69 and 709.08 is: 977.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.24 : 1,267.69 = 709.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.24/1,267.69 = 709.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.24x = 1,267.69 × 709.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.24x = 898,893.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 898,893.63/919.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 977.87

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