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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.08, 1,268.28 and 526.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.08, 1,268.28 and 526.05 is: 725.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.08 : 1,268.28 = 526.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.08/1,268.28 = 526.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.08x = 1,268.28 × 526.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.08x = 667,178.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 667,178.69/919.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.92

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