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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.83, 1,269.50 and 605.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.83, 1,269.50 and 605.37 is: 835.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.83 : 1,269.50 = 605.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.83/1,269.50 = 605.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.83x = 1,269.50 × 605.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.83x = 768,518.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 768,518.95/919.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 835.50

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