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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.58, 1,379.63 and 399.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.58, 1,379.63 and 399.35 is: 599.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.58 : 1,379.63 = 399.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.58/1,379.63 = 399.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.58x = 1,379.63 × 399.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.58x = 550,955.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,955.24/919.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.14

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