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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.75, 1,379.59 and 371.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.75, 1,379.59 and 371.92 is: 557.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.75 : 1,379.59 = 371.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.75/1,379.59 = 371.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.75x = 1,379.59 × 371.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.75x = 513,097.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,097.11/919.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.87

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