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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.69, 1,269.18 and 526.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.69, 1,269.18 and 526.73 is: 726.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.69 : 1,269.18 = 526.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.69/1,269.18 = 526.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.69x = 1,269.18 × 526.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.69x = 668,508.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,508.84/919.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.89

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