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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.93, 1,268.13 and 525.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.93, 1,268.13 and 525.99 is: 725.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.93 : 1,268.13 = 525.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.93/1,268.13 = 525.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.93x = 1,268.13 × 525.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.93x = 667,023.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 667,023.70/918.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.87

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