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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.46, 1,268.60 and 526.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.46, 1,268.60 and 526.41 is: 726.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.46 : 1,268.60 = 526.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.46/1,268.60 = 526.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.46x = 1,268.60 × 526.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.46x = 667,801.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 667,801.09/919.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.30

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