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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.04, 1,266.78 and 525

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.04, 1,266.78 and 525 is: 724.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.04 : 1,266.78 = 525 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.04/1,266.78 = 525/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.04x = 1,266.78 × 525
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.04x = 665,059.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,059.50/918.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.43

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