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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.18, 1,267.17 and 525.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.18, 1,267.17 and 525.20 is: 724.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.18 : 1,267.17 = 525.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.18/1,267.17 = 525.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.18x = 1,267.17 × 525.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.18x = 665,509.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,509.38/918.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.81

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