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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.37, 1,379.73 and 573.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.37, 1,379.73 and 573.21 is: 860.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.37 : 1,379.73 = 573.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.37/1,379.73 = 573.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.37x = 1,379.73 × 573.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.37x = 790,875.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,875.03/919.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860.24

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