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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.44, 1,269.12 and 609.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.44, 1,269.12 and 609.12 is: 840.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.44 : 1,269.12 = 609.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.44/1,269.12 = 609.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.44x = 1,269.12 × 609.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.44x = 773,046.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 773,046.37/919.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 840.78

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