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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.15, 1,268.41 and 526.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.15, 1,268.41 and 526.15 is: 726.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.15 : 1,268.41 = 526.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.15/1,268.41 = 526.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.15x = 1,268.41 × 526.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.15x = 667,371.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 667,371.29/919.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.07

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