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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.37, 1,267.50 and 624.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.37, 1,267.50 and 624.13 is: 860.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.37 : 1,267.50 = 624.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.37/1,267.50 = 624.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.37x = 1,267.50 × 624.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.37x = 791,078.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,078.44/919.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860.46

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