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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.54, 1,379.25 and 715.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.54, 1,379.25 and 715.42 is: 1,073.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.54 : 1,379.25 = 715.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.54/1,379.25 = 715.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.54x = 1,379.25 × 715.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.54x = 986,743.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 986,743.04/919.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,073.08

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