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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.66, 1,270 and 588.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.66, 1,270 and 588.88 is: 813.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.66 : 1,270 = 588.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.66/1,270 = 588.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.66x = 1,270 × 588.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.66x = 747,877.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 747,877.60/919.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 813.21

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