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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.98, 1,269.72 and 527.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.98, 1,269.72 and 527.04 is: 727.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.98 : 1,269.72 = 527.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.98/1,269.72 = 527.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.98x = 1,269.72 × 527.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.98x = 669,193.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,193.23/919.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.40

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