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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.36, 1,267.20 and 525.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.36, 1,267.20 and 525.24 is: 724.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.36 : 1,267.20 = 525.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.36/1,267.20 = 525.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.36x = 1,267.20 × 525.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.36x = 665,584.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,584.13/918.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.75

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