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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.80, 1,269.38 and 526.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.80, 1,269.38 and 526.82 is: 727.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.80 : 1,269.38 = 526.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.80/1,269.38 = 526.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.80x = 1,269.38 × 526.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.80x = 668,725.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,725.79/919.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.03

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