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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.65, 1,268.56 and 587.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.65, 1,268.56 and 587.96 is: 811.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.65 : 1,268.56 = 587.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.65/1,268.56 = 587.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.65x = 1,268.56 × 587.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.65x = 745,861.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 745,861.69/919.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 811.02

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