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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.84, 1,269 and 658.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.84, 1,269 and 658.24 is: 908.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.84 : 1,269 = 658.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.84/1,269 = 658.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.84x = 1,269 × 658.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.84x = 835,306.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 835,306.56/919.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 908.10

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