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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.49, 1,376.88 and 508.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.49, 1,376.88 and 508.17 is: 760.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.49 : 1,376.88 = 508.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.49/1,376.88 = 508.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.49x = 1,376.88 × 508.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.49x = 699,689.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 699,689.11/919.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.96

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