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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.81, 1,267.59 and 525.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.81, 1,267.59 and 525.75 is: 725.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.81 : 1,267.59 = 525.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.81/1,267.59 = 525.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.81x = 1,267.59 × 525.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.81x = 666,435.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 666,435.44/918.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.32

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