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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.35, 1,267.38 and 686.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.35, 1,267.38 and 686.07 is: 945.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.35 : 1,267.38 = 686.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.35/1,267.38 = 686.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.35x = 1,267.38 × 686.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.35x = 869,511.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 869,511.40/919.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 945.79

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