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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.31, 1,267.61 and 604.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.31, 1,267.61 and 604.16 is: 833.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.31 : 1,267.61 = 604.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.31/1,267.61 = 604.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.31x = 1,267.61 × 604.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.31x = 765,829.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 765,829.90/919.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.05

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