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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.12, 1,267.01 and 525.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.12, 1,267.01 and 525.15 is: 724.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.12 : 1,267.01 = 525.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.12/1,267.01 = 525.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.12x = 1,267.01 × 525.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.12x = 665,367.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,367.68/918.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.71

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