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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.32, 1,268.94 and 587.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.32, 1,268.94 and 587.94 is: 811.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.32 : 1,268.94 = 587.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.32/1,268.94 = 587.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.32x = 1,268.94 × 587.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.32x = 746,060.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 746,060.58/919.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 811.54

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