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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.52, 1,268.97 and 499.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.52, 1,268.97 and 499.90 is: 689.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.52 : 1,268.97 = 499.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.52/1,268.97 = 499.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.52x = 1,268.97 × 499.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.52x = 634,359.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,359.90/919.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689.88

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