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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.72, 1,379.76 and 534.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.72, 1,379.76 and 534.88 is: 802.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.72 : 1,379.76 = 534.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.72/1,379.76 = 534.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.72x = 1,379.76 × 534.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.72x = 738,006.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,006.03/919.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.42

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