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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.38, 1,268.46 and 526.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.38, 1,268.46 and 526.26 is: 726.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.38 : 1,268.46 = 526.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.38/1,268.46 = 526.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.38x = 1,268.46 × 526.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.38x = 667,539.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 667,539.76/919.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.08

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