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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.94, 1,268.12 and 520.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.94, 1,268.12 and 520.60 is: 718.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.94 : 1,268.12 = 520.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.94/1,268.12 = 520.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.94x = 1,268.12 × 520.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.94x = 660,183.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,183.27/918.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718.42

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