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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.15, 1,267.08 and 525.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.15, 1,267.08 and 525.21 is: 724.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.15 : 1,267.08 = 525.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.15/1,267.08 = 525.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.15x = 1,267.08 × 525.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.15x = 665,483.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,483.09/918.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.81

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