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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.26, 1,268.55 and 499.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.26, 1,268.55 and 499.59 is: 689.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.26 : 1,268.55 = 499.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.26/1,268.55 = 499.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.26x = 1,268.55 × 499.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.26x = 633,754.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,754.89/919.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689.42

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