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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.80, 1,269.32 and 500.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.80, 1,269.32 and 500.15 is: 690.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.80 : 1,269.32 = 500.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.80/1,269.32 = 500.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.80x = 1,269.32 × 500.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.80x = 634,855.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,855.47/919.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690.21

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