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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.25, 1,267.20 and 525.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.25, 1,267.20 and 525.49 is: 725.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.25 : 1,267.20 = 525.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.25/1,267.20 = 525.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.25x = 1,267.20 × 525.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.25x = 665,900.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,900.93/918.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.18

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