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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.75, 1,267.99 and 525.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.75, 1,267.99 and 525.77 is: 725.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.75 : 1,267.99 = 525.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.75/1,267.99 = 525.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.75x = 1,267.99 × 525.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.75x = 666,672.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 666,672.96/918.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.63

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