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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.49, 1,269.14 and 526.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.49, 1,269.14 and 526.52 is: 726.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.49 : 1,269.14 = 526.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.49/1,269.14 = 526.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.49x = 1,269.14 × 526.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.49x = 668,228.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,228.13/919.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.74

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