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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.19, 1,267.12 and 525.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.19, 1,267.12 and 525.21 is: 724.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.19 : 1,267.12 = 525.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.19/1,267.12 = 525.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.19x = 1,267.12 × 525.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.19x = 665,504.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,504.10/918.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.80

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