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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.25, 1,268.65 and 505.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.25, 1,268.65 and 505.33 is: 697.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.25 : 1,268.65 = 505.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.25/1,268.65 = 505.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.25x = 1,268.65 × 505.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.25x = 641,084.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,084.38/919.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.40

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