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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.88, 1,269.90 and 546.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.88, 1,269.90 and 546.98 is: 755.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.88 : 1,269.90 = 546.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.88/1,269.90 = 546.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.88x = 1,269.90 × 546.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.88x = 694,609.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,609.90/919.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.11

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