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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.34, 1,267.23 and 525.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.34, 1,267.23 and 525.28 is: 724.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.34 : 1,267.23 = 525.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.34/1,267.23 = 525.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.34x = 1,267.23 × 525.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.34x = 665,650.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,650.57/918.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.84

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