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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.89, 1,269.10 and 588.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.89, 1,269.10 and 588.26 is: 811.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.89 : 1,269.10 = 588.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.89/1,269.10 = 588.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.89x = 1,269.10 × 588.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.89x = 746,560.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 746,560.77/919.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 811.58

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