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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.71, 1,378.89 and 529.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.71, 1,378.89 and 529.16 is: 793.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.71 : 1,378.89 = 529.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.71/1,378.89 = 529.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.71x = 1,378.89 × 529.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.71x = 729,646.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729,646.54/919.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793.34

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