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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.98, 1,266.92 and 525.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.98, 1,266.92 and 525.08 is: 724.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.98 : 1,266.92 = 525.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.98/1,266.92 = 525.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.98x = 1,266.92 × 525.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.98x = 665,225.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,225.39/917.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.66

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