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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.03, 1,266.48 and 524.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.03, 1,266.48 and 524.91 is: 724.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.03 : 1,266.48 = 524.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.03/1,266.48 = 524.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.03x = 1,266.48 × 524.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.03x = 664,788.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,788.02/918.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.15

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