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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.46, 1,268.84 and 499.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.46, 1,268.84 and 499.82 is: 689.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.46 : 1,268.84 = 499.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.46/1,268.84 = 499.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.46x = 1,268.84 × 499.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.46x = 634,182.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,182.77/919.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689.74

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