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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.19, 1,268.79 and 526.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.19, 1,268.79 and 526.61 is: 726.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.19 : 1,268.79 = 526.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.19/1,268.79 = 526.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.19x = 1,268.79 × 526.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.19x = 668,157.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,157.50/919.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.90

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