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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.67, 1,267.74 and 525.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.67, 1,267.74 and 525.73 is: 725.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.67 : 1,267.74 = 525.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.67/1,267.74 = 525.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.67x = 1,267.74 × 525.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.67x = 666,488.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 666,488.95/918.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.49

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