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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.38, 1,268.28 and 587.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.38, 1,268.28 and 587.46 is: 810.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.38 : 1,268.28 = 587.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.38/1,268.28 = 587.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.38x = 1,268.28 × 587.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.38x = 745,063.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 745,063.77/919.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 810.40

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