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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.80, 1,377.90 and 628.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.80, 1,377.90 and 628.20 is: 941.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.80 : 1,377.90 = 628.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.80/1,377.90 = 628.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.80x = 1,377.90 × 628.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.80x = 865,596.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 865,596.78/919.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 941.07

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