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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.15, 1,268.47 and 526.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.15, 1,268.47 and 526.18 is: 726.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.15 : 1,268.47 = 526.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.15/1,268.47 = 526.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.15x = 1,268.47 × 526.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.15x = 667,443.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 667,443.54/919.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.15

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