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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.59, 1,378.77 and 392.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.59, 1,378.77 and 392.21 is: 588.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.59 : 1,378.77 = 392.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.59/1,378.77 = 392.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.59x = 1,378.77 × 392.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.59x = 540,764.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,764.19/919.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.05

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