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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.57, 1,379.58 and 486.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.57, 1,379.58 and 486.63 is: 730.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.57 : 1,379.58 = 486.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.57/1,379.58 = 486.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.57x = 1,379.58 × 486.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.57x = 671,342.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,342.58/919.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.06

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