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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.52, 1,267.58 and 525.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.52, 1,267.58 and 525.67 is: 725.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.52 : 1,267.58 = 525.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.52/1,267.58 = 525.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.52x = 1,267.58 × 525.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.52x = 666,328.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 666,328.78/918.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.44

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