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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.01, 1,266.93 and 524.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.01, 1,266.93 and 524.96 is: 724.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.01 : 1,266.93 = 524.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.01/1,266.93 = 524.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.01x = 1,266.93 × 524.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.01x = 665,085.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,085.99/918.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.49

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