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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.28, 1,266.86 and 525.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.28, 1,266.86 and 525.09 is: 724.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.28 : 1,266.86 = 525.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.28/1,266.86 = 525.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.28x = 1,266.86 × 525.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.28x = 665,216.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,216.83/918.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.42

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