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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.40, 1,268.20 and 604.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.40, 1,268.20 and 604.68 is: 834.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.40 : 1,268.20 = 604.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.40/1,268.20 = 604.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.40x = 1,268.20 × 604.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.40x = 766,855.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 766,855.18/919.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834.08

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