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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.91, 1,268.23 and 624.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.91, 1,268.23 and 624.66 is: 861.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.91 : 1,268.23 = 624.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.91/1,268.23 = 624.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.91x = 1,268.23 × 624.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.91x = 792,214.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 792,214.54/919.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861.19

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