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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.92, 1,378.48 and 529.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.92, 1,378.48 and 529.44 is: 793.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.92 : 1,378.48 = 529.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.92/1,378.48 = 529.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.92x = 1,378.48 × 529.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.92x = 729,822.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729,822.45/919.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793.35

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