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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.27, 1,267.16 and 525.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.27, 1,267.16 and 525.20 is: 724.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.27 : 1,267.16 = 525.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.27/1,267.16 = 525.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.27x = 1,267.16 × 525.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.27x = 665,503.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,503.47/918.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.74

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