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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.48, 1,266.92 and 624.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.48, 1,266.92 and 624.24 is: 860.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.48 : 1,266.92 = 624.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.48/1,266.92 = 624.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.48x = 1,266.92 × 624.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.48x = 790,862.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,862.14/919.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860.12

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