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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.44, 1,267 and 525.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.44, 1,267 and 525.36 is: 724.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.44 : 1,267 = 525.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.44/1,267 = 525.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.44x = 1,267 × 525.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.44x = 665,631.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,631.12/918.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.74

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