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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.56, 1,267.16 and 525.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.56, 1,267.16 and 525.35 is: 724.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.56 : 1,267.16 = 525.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.56/1,267.16 = 525.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.56x = 1,267.16 × 525.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.56x = 665,697.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,697.48/918.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.72

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