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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.84, 1,268.06 and 525.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.84, 1,268.06 and 525.89 is: 725.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.84 : 1,268.06 = 525.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.84/1,268.06 = 525.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.84x = 1,268.06 × 525.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.84x = 666,860.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 666,860.61/918.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.76

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