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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.56, 1,379.52 and 534

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.56, 1,379.52 and 534 is: 801.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.56 : 1,379.52 = 534 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.56/1,379.52 = 534/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.56x = 1,379.52 × 534
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.56x = 736,663.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,663.68/919.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.10

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