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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.29, 1,267.23 and 525.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.29, 1,267.23 and 525.32 is: 724.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.29 : 1,267.23 = 525.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.29/1,267.23 = 525.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.29x = 1,267.23 × 525.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.29x = 665,694.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,694.93/918.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.93

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