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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.53, 1,268.94 and 499.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.53, 1,268.94 and 499.89 is: 689.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.53 : 1,268.94 = 499.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.53/1,268.94 = 499.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.53x = 1,268.94 × 499.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.53x = 634,327.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,327.92/919.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689.84

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