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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.84, 1,379.76 and 535.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.84, 1,379.76 and 535.36 is: 803.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.84 : 1,379.76 = 535.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.84/1,379.76 = 535.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.84x = 1,379.76 × 535.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.84x = 738,668.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,668.31/919.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.04

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