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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.52, 1,379.72 and 508.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.52, 1,379.72 and 508.96 is: 763.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.52 : 1,379.72 = 508.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.52/1,379.72 = 508.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.52x = 1,379.72 × 508.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.52x = 702,222.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,222.29/919.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 763.68

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