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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.49, 1,269.02 and 588.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.49, 1,269.02 and 588.29 is: 811.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.49 : 1,269.02 = 588.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.49/1,269.02 = 588.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.49x = 1,269.02 × 588.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.49x = 746,546.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 746,546.90/919.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 811.92

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