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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.68, 1,267.34 and 525.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.68, 1,267.34 and 525.47 is: 724.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.68 : 1,267.34 = 525.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.68/1,267.34 = 525.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.68x = 1,267.34 × 525.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.68x = 665,940.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,940.19/918.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.89

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