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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.32, 1,268.06 and 604.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.32, 1,268.06 and 604.87 is: 834.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.32 : 1,268.06 = 604.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.32/1,268.06 = 604.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.32x = 1,268.06 × 604.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.32x = 767,005.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 767,005.26/919.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834.32

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