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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.50, 1,268.91 and 609.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.50, 1,268.91 and 609.06 is: 840.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.50 : 1,268.91 = 609.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.50/1,268.91 = 609.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.50x = 1,268.91 × 609.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.50x = 772,842.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 772,842.32/919.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 840.50

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