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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.58, 1,269.56 and 588.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.58, 1,269.56 and 588.52 is: 812.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.58 : 1,269.56 = 588.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.58/1,269.56 = 588.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.58x = 1,269.56 × 588.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.58x = 747,152.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 747,152.16/919.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 812.49

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