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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.06, 1,267.14 and 525.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.06, 1,267.14 and 525.31 is: 725.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.06 : 1,267.14 = 525.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.06/1,267.14 = 525.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.06x = 1,267.14 × 525.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.06x = 665,632.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,632.35/918.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.05

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