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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.89, 1,379.84 and 342.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.89, 1,379.84 and 342.77 is: 514.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.89 : 1,379.84 = 342.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.89/1,379.84 = 342.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.89x = 1,379.84 × 342.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.89x = 472,959.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,959.14/919.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.15

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