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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.77, 1,269.05 and 521.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.77, 1,269.05 and 521.44 is: 719.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.77 : 1,269.05 = 521.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.77/1,269.05 = 521.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.77x = 1,269.05 × 521.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.77x = 661,733.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661,733.43/919.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 719.46

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