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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.51, 1,268.99 and 526.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.51, 1,268.99 and 526.55 is: 726.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.51 : 1,268.99 = 526.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.51/1,268.99 = 526.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.51x = 1,268.99 × 526.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.51x = 668,186.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,186.68/919.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.68

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