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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.16, 1,267.05 and 525.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.16, 1,267.05 and 525.22 is: 724.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.16 : 1,267.05 = 525.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.16/1,267.05 = 525.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.16x = 1,267.05 × 525.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.16x = 665,480.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,480.00/918.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.80

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