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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.32, 1,267.30 and 525.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.32, 1,267.30 and 525.40 is: 725.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.32 : 1,267.30 = 525.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.32/1,267.30 = 525.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.32x = 1,267.30 × 525.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.32x = 665,839.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,839.42/918.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.06

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