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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.49, 1,268.46 and 587.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.49, 1,268.46 and 587.82 is: 810.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.49 : 1,268.46 = 587.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.49/1,268.46 = 587.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.49x = 1,268.46 × 587.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.49x = 745,630.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 745,630.91/919.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 810.92

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