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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.62, 1,269.08 and 526.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.62, 1,269.08 and 526.64 is: 726.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.62 : 1,269.08 = 526.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.62/1,269.08 = 526.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.62x = 1,269.08 × 526.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.62x = 668,351.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,351.39/919.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.77

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