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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.02, 1,266.56 and 524.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.02, 1,266.56 and 524.95 is: 724.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.02 : 1,266.56 = 524.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.02/1,266.56 = 524.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.02x = 1,266.56 × 524.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.02x = 664,876.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,876.85/918.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.25

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