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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.04, 1,371.22 and 401.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.04, 1,371.22 and 401.08 is: 601.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.04 : 1,371.22 = 401.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.04/1,371.22 = 401.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.04x = 1,371.22 × 401.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.04x = 549,968.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,968.92/914.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.69

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