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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.53, 1,379.96 and 573.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.53, 1,379.96 and 573.36 is: 860.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.53 : 1,379.96 = 573.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.53/1,379.96 = 573.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.53x = 1,379.96 × 573.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.53x = 791,213.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,213.87/919.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860.45

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