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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.70, 1,269.36 and 526.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.70, 1,269.36 and 526.98 is: 727.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.70 : 1,269.36 = 526.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.70/1,269.36 = 526.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.70x = 1,269.36 × 526.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.70x = 668,927.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,927.33/919.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.34

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