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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.34, 1,376.88 and 507.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.34, 1,376.88 and 507.66 is: 760.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.34 : 1,376.88 = 507.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.34/1,376.88 = 507.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.34x = 1,376.88 × 507.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.34x = 698,986.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 698,986.90/919.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.31

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