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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.43, 1,267.07 and 710.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.43, 1,267.07 and 710.24 is: 978.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.43 : 1,267.07 = 710.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.43/1,267.07 = 710.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.43x = 1,267.07 × 710.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.43x = 899,923.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 899,923.41/919.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 978.79

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