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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.08, 1,268.19 and 525.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.08, 1,268.19 and 525.96 is: 725.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.08 : 1,268.19 = 525.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.08/1,268.19 = 525.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.08x = 1,268.19 × 525.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.08x = 667,017.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 667,017.21/919.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.74

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