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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.82, 1,267.86 and 525.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.82, 1,267.86 and 525.88 is: 725.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.82 : 1,267.86 = 525.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.82/1,267.86 = 525.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.82x = 1,267.86 × 525.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.82x = 666,742.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 666,742.22/918.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.65

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