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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.98, 1,268.30 and 526.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.98, 1,268.30 and 526.08 is: 726.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.98 : 1,268.30 = 526.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.98/1,268.30 = 526.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.98x = 1,268.30 × 526.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.98x = 667,218.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 667,218.29/918.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.04

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