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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.62, 1,377 and 704.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.62, 1,377 and 704.16 is: 1,054.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.62 : 1,377 = 704.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.62/1,377 = 704.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.62x = 1,377 × 704.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.62x = 969,628.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 969,628.32/919.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,054.38

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