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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.64, 1,267.84 and 525.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.64, 1,267.84 and 525.66 is: 725.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.64 : 1,267.84 = 525.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.64/1,267.84 = 525.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.64x = 1,267.84 × 525.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.64x = 666,445.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 666,445.72/918.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.47

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