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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.72, 1,268.19 and 526.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.72, 1,268.19 and 526.14 is: 726.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.72 : 1,268.19 = 526.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.72/1,268.19 = 526.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.72x = 1,268.19 × 526.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.72x = 667,245.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 667,245.49/918.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.28

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