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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.24, 1,267.14 and 525.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.24, 1,267.14 and 525.23 is: 724.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.24 : 1,267.14 = 525.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.24/1,267.14 = 525.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.24x = 1,267.14 × 525.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.24x = 665,543.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,543.11/918.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.80

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