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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.35, 1,376.39 and 506.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.35, 1,376.39 and 506.96 is: 758.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.35 : 1,376.39 = 506.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.35/1,376.39 = 506.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.35x = 1,376.39 × 506.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.35x = 697,774.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 697,774.22/919.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.99

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