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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.39, 1,267.41 and 525.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.39, 1,267.41 and 525.54 is: 725.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.39 : 1,267.41 = 525.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.39/1,267.41 = 525.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.39x = 1,267.41 × 525.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.39x = 666,074.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 666,074.65/918.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.26

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