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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.76, 1,380.36 and 595.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.76, 1,380.36 and 595.04 is: 893.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.76 : 1,380.36 = 595.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.76/1,380.36 = 595.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.76x = 1,380.36 × 595.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.76x = 821,369.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821,369.41/919.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 893.03

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