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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.00, 1,261.89 and 634.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.00, 1,261.89 and 634.14 is: 875.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.00 : 1,261.89 = 634.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.00/1,261.89 = 634.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.00x = 1,261.89 × 634.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.00x = 800,214.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,214.92/914.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875.51

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