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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.96, 1,378.21 and 713.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.96, 1,378.21 and 713.52 is: 1,068.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.96 : 1,378.21 = 713.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.96/1,378.21 = 713.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.96x = 1,378.21 × 713.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.96x = 983,380.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 983,380.40/919.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,068.94

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