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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.41, 1,268.76 and 499.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.41, 1,268.76 and 499.76 is: 689.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.41 : 1,268.76 = 499.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.41/1,268.76 = 499.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.41x = 1,268.76 × 499.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.41x = 634,069.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,069.15/919.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689.65

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