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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.99, 1,269.57 and 527.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.99, 1,269.57 and 527.00 is: 727.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.99 : 1,269.57 = 527.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.99/1,269.57 = 527.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.99x = 1,269.57 × 527.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.99x = 669,059.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,059.02/919.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.24

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