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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.72, 1,267.59 and 525.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.72, 1,267.59 and 525.72 is: 725.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.72 : 1,267.59 = 525.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.72/1,267.59 = 525.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.72x = 1,267.59 × 525.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.72x = 666,397.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 666,397.41/918.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.35

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