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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.98, 1,269.05 and 587.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.98, 1,269.05 and 587.79 is: 810.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.98 : 1,269.05 = 587.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.98/1,269.05 = 587.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.98x = 1,269.05 × 587.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.98x = 745,931.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 745,931.96/919.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 810.81

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