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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.68, 1,268.84 and 588.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.68, 1,268.84 and 588.08 is: 811.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.68 : 1,268.84 = 588.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.68/1,268.84 = 588.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.68x = 1,268.84 × 588.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.68x = 746,179.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 746,179.43/919.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 811.35

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