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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.86, 1,269.28 and 526.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.86, 1,269.28 and 526.78 is: 726.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.86 : 1,269.28 = 526.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.86/1,269.28 = 526.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.86x = 1,269.28 × 526.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.86x = 668,631.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,631.32/919.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.88

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