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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.96, 1,268.40 and 526.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.96, 1,268.40 and 526.08 is: 726.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.96 : 1,268.40 = 526.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.96/1,268.40 = 526.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.96x = 1,268.40 × 526.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.96x = 667,279.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 667,279.87/918.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.13

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