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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.36, 1,268.32 and 526.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.36, 1,268.32 and 526.08 is: 725.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.36 : 1,268.32 = 526.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.36/1,268.32 = 526.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.36x = 1,268.32 × 526.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.36x = 667,237.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 667,237.79/919.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.76

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