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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.33, 1,268.68 and 526.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.33, 1,268.68 and 526.34 is: 726.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.33 : 1,268.68 = 526.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.33/1,268.68 = 526.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.33x = 1,268.68 × 526.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.33x = 667,758.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 667,758.89/919.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.36

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