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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.07, 1,266.94 and 525.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.07, 1,266.94 and 525.09 is: 724.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.07 : 1,266.94 = 525.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.07/1,266.94 = 525.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.07x = 1,266.94 × 525.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.07x = 665,262.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,262.93/918.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.63

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