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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.54, 1,268.89 and 505.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.54, 1,268.89 and 505.54 is: 697.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.54 : 1,268.89 = 505.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.54/1,268.89 = 505.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.54x = 1,268.89 × 505.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.54x = 641,474.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,474.65/919.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.60

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