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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.48, 1,268.78 and 625.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.48, 1,268.78 and 625.12 is: 862.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.48 : 1,268.78 = 625.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.48/1,268.78 = 625.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.48x = 1,268.78 × 625.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.48x = 793,139.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 793,139.75/919.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862.60

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