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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.11, 1,268.24 and 525.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.11, 1,268.24 and 525.99 is: 725.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.11 : 1,268.24 = 525.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.11/1,268.24 = 525.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.11x = 1,268.24 × 525.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.11x = 667,078.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 667,078.93/919.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.79

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