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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.80, 1,267.95 and 525.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.80, 1,267.95 and 525.84 is: 725.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.80 : 1,267.95 = 525.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.80/1,267.95 = 525.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.80x = 1,267.95 × 525.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.80x = 666,729.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 666,729.86/918.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.65

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