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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.26, 1,268.91 and 587.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.26, 1,268.91 and 587.70 is: 811.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.26 : 1,268.91 = 587.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.26/1,268.91 = 587.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.26x = 1,268.91 × 587.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.26x = 745,738.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 745,738.41/919.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 811.24

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