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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.67, 1,269.56 and 588.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.67, 1,269.56 and 588.55 is: 812.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.67 : 1,269.56 = 588.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.67/1,269.56 = 588.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.67x = 1,269.56 × 588.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.67x = 747,199.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 747,199.54/919.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 812.46

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