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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.82, 1,377.03 and 594.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.82, 1,377.03 and 594.26 is: 889.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.82 : 1,377.03 = 594.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.82/1,377.03 = 594.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.82x = 1,377.03 × 594.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.82x = 818,313.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818,313.85/919.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 889.65

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