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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.36, 1,268.82 and 526.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.36, 1,268.82 and 526.39 is: 726.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.36 : 1,268.82 = 526.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.36/1,268.82 = 526.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.36x = 1,268.82 × 526.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.36x = 667,894.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 667,894.16/919.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.48

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