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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.05, 1,266.98 and 525.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.05, 1,266.98 and 525.10 is: 724.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.05 : 1,266.98 = 525.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.05/1,266.98 = 525.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.05x = 1,266.98 × 525.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.05x = 665,285.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,285.41/918.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.68

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