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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.53, 1,267.21 and 525.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.53, 1,267.21 and 525.34 is: 724.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.53 : 1,267.21 = 525.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.53/1,267.21 = 525.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.53x = 1,267.21 × 525.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.53x = 665,716.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,716.10/918.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.76

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