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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.60, 1,379.25 and 399.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.60, 1,379.25 and 399.46 is: 599.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.60 : 1,379.25 = 399.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.60/1,379.25 = 399.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.60x = 1,379.25 × 399.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.60x = 550,958.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,958.13/919.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.13

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