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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.58, 1,267.76 and 525.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.58, 1,267.76 and 525.53 is: 725.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.58 : 1,267.76 = 525.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.58/1,267.76 = 525.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.58x = 1,267.76 × 525.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.58x = 666,236.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 666,236.95/918.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.29

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