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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.28, 1,268.59 and 499.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.28, 1,268.59 and 499.64 is: 689.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.28 : 1,268.59 = 499.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.28/1,268.59 = 499.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.28x = 1,268.59 × 499.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.28x = 633,835.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,835.81/919.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689.50

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