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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.98, 1,269.43 and 526.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.98, 1,269.43 and 526.93 is: 727.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.98 : 1,269.43 = 526.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.98/1,269.43 = 526.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.98x = 1,269.43 × 526.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.98x = 668,896.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,896.26/919.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.08

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