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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.01, 1,268.31 and 525.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.01, 1,268.31 and 525.96 is: 725.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.01 : 1,268.31 = 525.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.01/1,268.31 = 525.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.01x = 1,268.31 × 525.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.01x = 667,080.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 667,080.33/919.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.87

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