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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.46, 1,379.43 and 534.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.46, 1,379.43 and 534.38 is: 801.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.46 : 1,379.43 = 534.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.46/1,379.43 = 534.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.46x = 1,379.43 × 534.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.46x = 737,132.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,132.91/919.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.71

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