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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.50, 1,375.80 and 646.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.50, 1,375.80 and 646.14 is: 966.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.50 : 1,375.80 = 646.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.50/1,375.80 = 646.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.50x = 1,375.80 × 646.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.50x = 888,959.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 888,959.41/919.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 966.79

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