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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.80, 1,268.01 and 520.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.80, 1,268.01 and 520.46 is: 718.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.80 : 1,268.01 = 520.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.80/1,268.01 = 520.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.80x = 1,268.01 × 520.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.80x = 659,945.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,945.31/918.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718.27

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