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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.43, 1,267.40 and 525.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.43, 1,267.40 and 525.43 is: 725.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.43 : 1,267.40 = 525.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.43/1,267.40 = 525.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.43x = 1,267.40 × 525.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.43x = 665,923.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,923.65/918.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.07

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