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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.84, 1,269.32 and 526.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.84, 1,269.32 and 526.80 is: 726.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.84 : 1,269.32 = 526.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.84/1,269.32 = 526.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.84x = 1,269.32 × 526.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.84x = 668,677.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,677.78/919.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.95

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