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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.86, 1,379.80 and 706.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.86, 1,379.80 and 706.02 is: 1,059.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.86 : 1,379.80 = 706.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.86/1,379.80 = 706.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.86x = 1,379.80 × 706.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.86x = 974,166.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 974,166.40/919.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,059.04

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