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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.56, 1,268.94 and 505.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.56, 1,268.94 and 505.56 is: 697.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.56 : 1,268.94 = 505.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.56/1,268.94 = 505.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.56x = 1,268.94 × 505.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.56x = 641,525.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,525.31/919.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.64

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