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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.74, 1,269.48 and 526.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.74, 1,269.48 and 526.98 is: 727.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.74 : 1,269.48 = 526.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.74/1,269.48 = 526.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.74x = 1,269.48 × 526.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.74x = 668,990.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,990.57/919.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.37

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