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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.66, 1,268.26 and 588.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.66, 1,268.26 and 588.19 is: 811.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.66 : 1,268.26 = 588.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.66/1,268.26 = 588.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.66x = 1,268.26 × 588.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.66x = 745,977.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 745,977.85/919.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 811.15

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