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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.68, 1,379.04 and 507.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.68, 1,379.04 and 507.84 is: 761.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.68 : 1,379.04 = 507.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.68/1,379.04 = 507.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.68x = 1,379.04 × 507.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.68x = 700,331.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,331.67/919.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.49

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