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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.63, 1,269.09 and 505.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.63, 1,269.09 and 505.63 is: 697.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.63 : 1,269.09 = 505.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.63/1,269.09 = 505.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.63x = 1,269.09 × 505.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.63x = 641,681.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,681.10/919.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.76

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