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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.70, 1,268.33 and 709.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.70, 1,268.33 and 709.54 is: 978.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.70 : 1,268.33 = 709.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.70/1,268.33 = 709.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.70x = 1,268.33 × 709.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.70x = 899,927.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 899,927.32/919.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 978.50

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