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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.53, 1,268.96 and 526.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.53, 1,268.96 and 526.59 is: 726.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.53 : 1,268.96 = 526.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.53/1,268.96 = 526.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.53x = 1,268.96 × 526.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.53x = 668,219.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,219.01/919.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.70

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