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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.40, 1,268.33 and 526.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.40, 1,268.33 and 526.19 is: 725.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.40 : 1,268.33 = 526.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.40/1,268.33 = 526.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.40x = 1,268.33 × 526.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.40x = 667,378.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 667,378.08/919.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.89

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