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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.14, 1,268.40 and 526.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.14, 1,268.40 and 526.14 is: 726.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.14 : 1,268.40 = 526.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.14/1,268.40 = 526.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.14x = 1,268.40 × 526.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.14x = 667,355.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 667,355.98/919.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.07

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