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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.72, 1,269.44 and 526.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.72, 1,269.44 and 526.84 is: 727.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.72 : 1,269.44 = 526.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.72/1,269.44 = 526.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.72x = 1,269.44 × 526.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.72x = 668,791.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,791.77/919.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.17

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