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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.91, 1,269.42 and 500.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.91, 1,269.42 and 500.26 is: 690.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.91 : 1,269.42 = 500.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.91/1,269.42 = 500.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.91x = 1,269.42 × 500.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.91x = 635,040.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,040.05/919.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690.33

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