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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.02, 1,261.36 and 520.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.02, 1,261.36 and 520.98 is: 718.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.02 : 1,261.36 = 520.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.02/1,261.36 = 520.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.02x = 1,261.36 × 520.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.02x = 657,143.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,143.33/914.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718.96

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