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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.49, 1,268.53 and 604.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.49, 1,268.53 and 604.87 is: 834.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.49 : 1,268.53 = 604.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.49/1,268.53 = 604.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.49x = 1,268.53 × 604.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.49x = 767,291.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 767,291.06/919.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834.48

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