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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.71, 1,269.20 and 500.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.71, 1,269.20 and 500.07 is: 690.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.71 : 1,269.20 = 500.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.71/1,269.20 = 500.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.71x = 1,269.20 × 500.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.71x = 634,682.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,682.50/919.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690.09

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