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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.75, 1,268.93 and 521.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.75, 1,268.93 and 521.35 is: 719.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.75 : 1,268.93 = 521.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.75/1,268.93 = 521.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.75x = 1,268.93 × 521.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.75x = 661,556.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661,556.66/919.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 719.28

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