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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.87, 1,268.48 and 525.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.87, 1,268.48 and 525.82 is: 725.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.87 : 1,268.48 = 525.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.87/1,268.48 = 525.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.87x = 1,268.48 × 525.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.87x = 666,992.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 666,992.15/918.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.88

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