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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.24, 1,268.12 and 526.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.24, 1,268.12 and 526.04 is: 725.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.24 : 1,268.12 = 526.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.24/1,268.12 = 526.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.24x = 1,268.12 × 526.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.24x = 667,072.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 667,072.87/919.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.68

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