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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.44, 1,377.86 and 508.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.44, 1,377.86 and 508.76 is: 762.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.44 : 1,377.86 = 508.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.44/1,377.86 = 508.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.44x = 1,377.86 × 508.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.44x = 701,000.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701,000.05/919.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.42

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