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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.45, 1,379.37 and 509.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.45, 1,379.37 and 509.18 is: 763.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.45 : 1,379.37 = 509.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.45/1,379.37 = 509.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.45x = 1,379.37 × 509.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.45x = 702,347.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,347.62/919.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 763.88

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