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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.55, 1,267.60 and 525.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.55, 1,267.60 and 525.58 is: 725.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.55 : 1,267.60 = 525.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.55/1,267.60 = 525.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.55x = 1,267.60 × 525.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.55x = 666,225.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 666,225.21/918.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.30

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