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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.97, 1,268.02 and 526.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.97, 1,268.02 and 526.02 is: 725.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.97 : 1,268.02 = 526.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.97/1,268.02 = 526.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.97x = 1,268.02 × 526.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.97x = 667,001.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 667,001.25/918.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.81

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