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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.26, 1,268.56 and 657.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.26, 1,268.56 and 657.72 is: 907.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.26 : 1,268.56 = 657.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.26/1,268.56 = 657.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.26x = 1,268.56 × 657.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.26x = 834,357.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 834,357.28/919.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 907.64

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