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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.36, 1,379.60 and 595.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.36, 1,379.60 and 595.36 is: 893.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.36 : 1,379.60 = 595.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.36/1,379.60 = 595.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.36x = 1,379.60 × 595.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.36x = 821,358.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821,358.66/919.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 893.40

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