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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.68, 1,270.80 and 641.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.68, 1,270.80 and 641.04 is: 885.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.68 : 1,270.80 = 641.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.68/1,270.80 = 641.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.68x = 1,270.80 × 641.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.68x = 814,633.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,633.63/919.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 885.78

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