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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.14, 1,260.06 and 514.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.14, 1,260.06 and 514.72 is: 710.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.14 : 1,260.06 = 514.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.14/1,260.06 = 514.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.14x = 1,260.06 × 514.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.14x = 648,578.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 648,578.08/913.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.27

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