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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.78, 1,379.14 and 399.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.78, 1,379.14 and 399.61 is: 599.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.78 : 1,379.14 = 399.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.78/1,379.14 = 399.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.78x = 1,379.14 × 399.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.78x = 551,118.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,118.14/919.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.18

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