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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.14, 1,266.97 and 525.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.14, 1,266.97 and 525.14 is: 724.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.14 : 1,266.97 = 525.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.14/1,266.97 = 525.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.14x = 1,266.97 × 525.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.14x = 665,336.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,336.63/918.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.66

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