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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.42, 1,268.88 and 526.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.42, 1,268.88 and 526.57 is: 726.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.42 : 1,268.88 = 526.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.42/1,268.88 = 526.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.42x = 1,268.88 × 526.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.42x = 668,154.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,154.14/919.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.71

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