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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.32, 1,268.76 and 569.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.32, 1,268.76 and 569.82 is: 786.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.32 : 1,268.76 = 569.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.32/1,268.76 = 569.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.32x = 1,268.76 × 569.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.32x = 722,964.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722,964.82/919.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.41

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