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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.80, 1,379.26 and 399.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.80, 1,379.26 and 399.78 is: 599.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.80 : 1,379.26 = 399.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.80/1,379.26 = 399.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.80x = 1,379.26 × 399.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.80x = 551,400.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,400.56/919.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.48

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