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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.76, 1,269.26 and 526.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.76, 1,269.26 and 526.71 is: 726.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.76 : 1,269.26 = 526.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.76/1,269.26 = 526.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.76x = 1,269.26 × 526.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.76x = 668,529.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,529.30/919.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.85

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