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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.46, 1,377.48 and 713.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.46, 1,377.48 and 713.36 is: 1,068.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.46 : 1,377.48 = 713.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.46/1,377.48 = 713.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.46x = 1,377.48 × 713.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.46x = 982,639.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 982,639.13/919.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,068.71

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