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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.25, 1,268.48 and 526.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.25, 1,268.48 and 526.26 is: 726.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.25 : 1,268.48 = 526.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.25/1,268.48 = 526.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.25x = 1,268.48 × 526.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.25x = 667,550.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 667,550.28/919.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.19

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