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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.35, 1,268.46 and 624.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.35, 1,268.46 and 624.11 is: 861.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.35 : 1,268.46 = 624.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.35/1,268.46 = 624.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.35x = 1,268.46 × 624.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.35x = 791,652.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,652.23/919.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861.10

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