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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.22, 1,267.14 and 525.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.22, 1,267.14 and 525.25 is: 724.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.22 : 1,267.14 = 525.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.22/1,267.14 = 525.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.22x = 1,267.14 × 525.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.22x = 665,568.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,568.84/918.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.85

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