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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.96, 1,269.30 and 526.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.96, 1,269.30 and 526.84 is: 726.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.96 : 1,269.30 = 526.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.96/1,269.30 = 526.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.96x = 1,269.30 × 526.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.96x = 668,718.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,718.01/919.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.90

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