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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.03, 1,265.40 and 718.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.03, 1,265.40 and 718.52 is: 990.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.03 : 1,265.40 = 718.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.03/1,265.40 = 718.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.03x = 1,265.40 × 718.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.03x = 909,215.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 909,215.21/918.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 990.40

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