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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.69, 1,268.27 and 587.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.69, 1,268.27 and 587.99 is: 810.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.69 : 1,268.27 = 587.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.69/1,268.27 = 587.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.69x = 1,268.27 × 587.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.69x = 745,732.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 745,732.51/919.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 810.85

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