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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.00, 1,268.18 and 525.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.00, 1,268.18 and 525.97 is: 725.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.00 : 1,268.18 = 525.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.00/1,268.18 = 525.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.00x = 1,268.18 × 525.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.00x = 667,020.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 667,020.81/919.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.81

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