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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.31, 1,376.21 and 844.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.31, 1,376.21 and 844.58 is: 1,264.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.31 : 1,376.21 = 844.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.31/1,376.21 = 844.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.31x = 1,376.21 × 844.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.31x = 1,162,324.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,162,324.99/919.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,264.35

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