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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.04, 1,266.95 and 525.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.04, 1,266.95 and 525.19 is: 724.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.04 : 1,266.95 = 525.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.04/1,266.95 = 525.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.04x = 1,266.95 × 525.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.04x = 665,389.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,389.47/918.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.79

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