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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.23, 1,268.51 and 525.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.23, 1,268.51 and 525.98 is: 725.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.23 : 1,268.51 = 525.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.23/1,268.51 = 525.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.23x = 1,268.51 × 525.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.23x = 667,201.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 667,201.92/919.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.83

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