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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.56, 1,380.06 and 508.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.56, 1,380.06 and 508.98 is: 763.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.56 : 1,380.06 = 508.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.56/1,380.06 = 508.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.56x = 1,380.06 × 508.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.56x = 702,422.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,422.94/919.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 763.87

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