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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.86, 1,268.01 and 779.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.86, 1,268.01 and 779.46 is: 1,074.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.86 : 1,268.01 = 779.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.86/1,268.01 = 779.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.86x = 1,268.01 × 779.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.86x = 988,363.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 988,363.07/919.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,074.47

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