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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.56, 1,268.48 and 604.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.56, 1,268.48 and 604.88 is: 834.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.56 : 1,268.48 = 604.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.56/1,268.48 = 604.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.56x = 1,268.48 × 604.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.56x = 767,278.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 767,278.18/919.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834.40

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