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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.05, 1,260.28 and 634.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.05, 1,260.28 and 634.52 is: 874.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.05 : 1,260.28 = 634.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.05/1,260.28 = 634.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.05x = 1,260.28 × 634.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.05x = 799,672.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,672.87/914.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 874.87

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