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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914, 1,261.30 and 521

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914, 1,261.30 and 521 is: 718.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914 : 1,261.30 = 521 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914/1,261.30 = 521/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914x = 1,261.30 × 521
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914x = 657,137.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,137.30/914
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718.97

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