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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.29, 1,268.64 and 587.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.29, 1,268.64 and 587.64 is: 810.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.29 : 1,268.64 = 587.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.29/1,268.64 = 587.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.29x = 1,268.64 × 587.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.29x = 745,503.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 745,503.61/919.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 810.96

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