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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.00, 1,261.04 and 541.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.00, 1,261.04 and 541.06 is: 746.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.00 : 1,261.04 = 541.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.00/1,261.04 = 541.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.00x = 1,261.04 × 541.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.00x = 682,292.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,292.44/914.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746.49

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