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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.69, 1,269.17 and 505.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.69, 1,269.17 and 505.69 is: 697.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.69 : 1,269.17 = 505.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.69/1,269.17 = 505.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.69x = 1,269.17 × 505.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.69x = 641,802.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,802.77/919.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.85

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