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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.60, 1,269.06 and 499.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.60, 1,269.06 and 499.96 is: 689.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.60 : 1,269.06 = 499.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.60/1,269.06 = 499.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.60x = 1,269.06 × 499.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.60x = 634,479.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,479.24/919.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689.95

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