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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.24, 1,377.18 and 534.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.24, 1,377.18 and 534.76 is: 801.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.24 : 1,377.18 = 534.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.24/1,377.18 = 534.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.24x = 1,377.18 × 534.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.24x = 736,460.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,460.78/919.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.16

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