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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.44, 1,267.36 and 525.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.44, 1,267.36 and 525.40 is: 725.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.44 : 1,267.36 = 525.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.44/1,267.36 = 525.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.44x = 1,267.36 × 525.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.44x = 665,870.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,870.94/918.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.00

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