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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.51, 1,268.78 and 526.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.51, 1,268.78 and 526.46 is: 726.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.51 : 1,268.78 = 526.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.51/1,268.78 = 526.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.51x = 1,268.78 × 526.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.51x = 667,961.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 667,961.92/919.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.43

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