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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.55, 1,268.55 and 526.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.55, 1,268.55 and 526.34 is: 726.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.55 : 1,268.55 = 526.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.55/1,268.55 = 526.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.55x = 1,268.55 × 526.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.55x = 667,688.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 667,688.61/919.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.10

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