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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.12, 1,266.80 and 525.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.12, 1,266.80 and 525.07 is: 724.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.12 : 1,266.80 = 525.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.12/1,266.80 = 525.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.12x = 1,266.80 × 525.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.12x = 665,158.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,158.68/918.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.48

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