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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.32, 1,267.43 and 525.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.32, 1,267.43 and 525.33 is: 725.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.32 : 1,267.43 = 525.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.32/1,267.43 = 525.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.32x = 1,267.43 × 525.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.32x = 665,816.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,816.38/918.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.04

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