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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.88, 1,380.32 and 714.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.88, 1,380.32 and 714.86 is: 1,072.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.88 : 1,380.32 = 714.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.88/1,380.32 = 714.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.88x = 1,380.32 × 714.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.88x = 986,731.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 986,731.98/919.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,072.67

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