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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.53, 1,269.23 and 526.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.53, 1,269.23 and 526.82 is: 727.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.53 : 1,269.23 = 526.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.53/1,269.23 = 526.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.53x = 1,269.23 × 526.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.53x = 668,646.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,646.77/919.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.16

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