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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.97, 1,269.51 and 500.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.97, 1,269.51 and 500.30 is: 690.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.97 : 1,269.51 = 500.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.97/1,269.51 = 500.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.97x = 1,269.51 × 500.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.97x = 635,129.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,129.51/919.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690.38

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