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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.58, 1,379.76 and 486.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.58, 1,379.76 and 486.76 is: 730.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.58 : 1,379.76 = 486.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.58/1,379.76 = 486.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.58x = 1,379.76 × 486.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.58x = 671,611.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,611.98/919.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.35

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