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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.33, 1,267.52 and 525.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.33, 1,267.52 and 525.58 is: 725.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.33 : 1,267.52 = 525.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.33/1,267.52 = 525.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.33x = 1,267.52 × 525.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.33x = 666,181.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 666,181.31/918.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.43

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