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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.26, 1,268.73 and 624.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.26, 1,268.73 and 624.33 is: 861.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.26 : 1,268.73 = 624.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.26/1,268.73 = 624.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.26x = 1,268.73 × 624.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.26x = 792,106.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 792,106.20/919.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861.68

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