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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.04, 1,267.02 and 525.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.04, 1,267.02 and 525.08 is: 724.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.04 : 1,267.02 = 525.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.04/1,267.02 = 525.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.04x = 1,267.02 × 525.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.04x = 665,286.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,286.86/918.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.68

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