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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.13, 1,268.42 and 526.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.13, 1,268.42 and 526.19 is: 726.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.13 : 1,268.42 = 526.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.13/1,268.42 = 526.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.13x = 1,268.42 × 526.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.13x = 667,420.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 667,420.95/919.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.15

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