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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.36, 1,267.41 and 525.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.36, 1,267.41 and 525.41 is: 725.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.36 : 1,267.41 = 525.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.36/1,267.41 = 525.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.36x = 1,267.41 × 525.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.36x = 665,900.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,900.92/918.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.10

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