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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.34, 1,268.61 and 565.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.34, 1,268.61 and 565.16 is: 779.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.34 : 1,268.61 = 565.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.34/1,268.61 = 565.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.34x = 1,268.61 × 565.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.34x = 716,961.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,961.28/919.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779.87

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