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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.24, 1,267.20 and 525.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.24, 1,267.20 and 525.30 is: 724.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.24 : 1,267.20 = 525.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.24/1,267.20 = 525.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.24x = 1,267.20 × 525.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.24x = 665,660.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,660.16/918.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.93

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