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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.65, 1,266.93 and 624.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.65, 1,266.93 and 624.54 is: 860.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.65 : 1,266.93 = 624.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.65/1,266.93 = 624.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.65x = 1,266.93 × 624.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.65x = 791,248.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,248.46/919.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860.38

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