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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.32, 1,268.28 and 526.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.32, 1,268.28 and 526.26 is: 726.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.32 : 1,268.28 = 526.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.32/1,268.28 = 526.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.32x = 1,268.28 × 526.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.32x = 667,445.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 667,445.03/919.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.02

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