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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.88, 1,269.30 and 609.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.88, 1,269.30 and 609.80 is: 841.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.88 : 1,269.30 = 609.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.88/1,269.30 = 609.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.88x = 1,269.30 × 609.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.88x = 774,019.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 774,019.14/919.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 841.43

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