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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.96, 1,379.94 and 342.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.96, 1,379.94 and 342.76 is: 514.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.96 : 1,379.94 = 342.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.96/1,379.94 = 342.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.96x = 1,379.94 × 342.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.96x = 472,988.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,988.23/919.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.14

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