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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.82, 1,269.46 and 526.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.82, 1,269.46 and 526.97 is: 727.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.82 : 1,269.46 = 526.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.82/1,269.46 = 526.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.82x = 1,269.46 × 526.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.82x = 668,967.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,967.34/919.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.28

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