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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.90, 1,268.32 and 526.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.90, 1,268.32 and 526.04 is: 726.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.90 : 1,268.32 = 526.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.90/1,268.32 = 526.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.90x = 1,268.32 × 526.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.90x = 667,187.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 667,187.05/918.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.07

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