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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.78, 1,268.89 and 526.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.78, 1,268.89 and 526.66 is: 726.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.78 : 1,268.89 = 526.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.78/1,268.89 = 526.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.78x = 1,268.89 × 526.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.78x = 668,273.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,273.61/919.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.56

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