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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.36, 1,268.40 and 608.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.36, 1,268.40 and 608.32 is: 839.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.36 : 1,268.40 = 608.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.36/1,268.40 = 608.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.36x = 1,268.40 × 608.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.36x = 771,593.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 771,593.09/919.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 839.27

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