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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.33, 1,268.65 and 499.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.33, 1,268.65 and 499.67 is: 689.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.33 : 1,268.65 = 499.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.33/1,268.65 = 499.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.33x = 1,268.65 × 499.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.33x = 633,910.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,910.36/919.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689.53

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