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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.33, 1,267.25 and 525.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.33, 1,267.25 and 525.30 is: 724.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.33 : 1,267.25 = 525.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.33/1,267.25 = 525.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.33x = 1,267.25 × 525.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.33x = 665,683.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,683.80/918.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.89

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