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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.29, 1,268.61 and 499.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.29, 1,268.61 and 499.65 is: 689.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.29 : 1,268.61 = 499.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.29/1,268.61 = 499.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.29x = 1,268.61 × 499.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.29x = 633,860.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,860.99/919.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689.51

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