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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.99, 1,269.80 and 625.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.99, 1,269.80 and 625.38 is: 863.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.99 : 1,269.80 = 625.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.99/1,269.80 = 625.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.99x = 1,269.80 × 625.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.99x = 794,107.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794,107.52/919.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863.17

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