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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.17, 1,268.53 and 526.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.17, 1,268.53 and 526.32 is: 726.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.17 : 1,268.53 = 526.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.17/1,268.53 = 526.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.17x = 1,268.53 × 526.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.17x = 667,651.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 667,651.39/919.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.36

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