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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.80, 1,377.68 and 486.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.80, 1,377.68 and 486.05 is: 728.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.80 : 1,377.68 = 486.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.80/1,377.68 = 486.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.80x = 1,377.68 × 486.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.80x = 669,612.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,612.05/919.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728.00

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