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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.76, 1,268.76 and 583.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.76, 1,268.76 and 583.05 is: 804.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.76 : 1,268.76 = 583.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.76/1,268.76 = 583.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.76x = 1,268.76 × 583.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.76x = 739,750.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 739,750.52/919.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 804.29

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