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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.68, 1,269.19 and 546.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.68, 1,269.19 and 546.86 is: 754.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.68 : 1,269.19 = 546.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.68/1,269.19 = 546.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.68x = 1,269.19 × 546.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.68x = 694,070.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,070.02/919.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.68

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