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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.26, 1,268.62 and 505.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.26, 1,268.62 and 505.26 is: 697.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.26 : 1,268.62 = 505.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.26/1,268.62 = 505.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.26x = 1,268.62 × 505.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.26x = 640,982.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 640,982.94/919.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.28

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