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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.54, 1,267.38 and 525.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.54, 1,267.38 and 525.69 is: 725.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.54 : 1,267.38 = 525.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.54/1,267.38 = 525.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.54x = 1,267.38 × 525.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.54x = 666,248.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 666,248.99/918.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.33

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