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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.12, 1,267.22 and 525.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.12, 1,267.22 and 525.37 is: 725.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.12 : 1,267.22 = 525.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.12/1,267.22 = 525.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.12x = 1,267.22 × 525.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.12x = 665,759.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,759.37/918.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.14

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