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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.26, 1,267.20 and 525.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.26, 1,267.20 and 525.26 is: 724.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.26 : 1,267.20 = 525.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.26/1,267.20 = 525.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.26x = 1,267.20 × 525.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.26x = 665,609.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,609.47/918.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.86

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