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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.76, 1,267.68 and 525.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.76, 1,267.68 and 525.56 is: 725.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.76 : 1,267.68 = 525.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.76/1,267.68 = 525.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.76x = 1,267.68 × 525.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.76x = 666,241.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 666,241.90/918.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.15

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