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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.92, 1,269.56 and 526.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.92, 1,269.56 and 526.96 is: 727.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.92 : 1,269.56 = 526.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.92/1,269.56 = 526.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.92x = 1,269.56 × 526.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.92x = 669,007.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,007.34/919.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.25

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