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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.06, 1,266.93 and 525.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.06, 1,266.93 and 525.06 is: 724.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.06 : 1,266.93 = 525.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.06/1,266.93 = 525.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.06x = 1,266.93 × 525.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.06x = 665,214.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,214.27/918.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.59

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