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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.52, 1,378.58 and 644.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.52, 1,378.58 and 644.80 is: 966.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.52 : 1,378.58 = 644.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.52/1,378.58 = 644.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.52x = 1,378.58 × 644.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.52x = 888,908.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 888,908.38/919.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 966.71

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