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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.42, 1,269.12 and 600.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.42, 1,269.12 and 600.40 is: 828.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.42 : 1,269.12 = 600.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.42/1,269.12 = 600.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.42x = 1,269.12 × 600.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.42x = 761,979.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 761,979.65/919.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828.76

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