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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.63, 1,269.24 and 588.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.63, 1,269.24 and 588.22 is: 811.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.63 : 1,269.24 = 588.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.63/1,269.24 = 588.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.63x = 1,269.24 × 588.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.63x = 746,592.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 746,592.35/919.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 811.84

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