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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.48, 1,268.94 and 526.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.48, 1,268.94 and 526.66 is: 726.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.48 : 1,268.94 = 526.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.48/1,268.94 = 526.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.48x = 1,268.94 × 526.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.48x = 668,299.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,299.94/919.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.82

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