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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.54, 1,267.44 and 525.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.54, 1,267.44 and 525.51 is: 725.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.54 : 1,267.44 = 525.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.54/1,267.44 = 525.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.54x = 1,267.44 × 525.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.54x = 666,052.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 666,052.39/918.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.12

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