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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.08, 1,261.34 and 541.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.08, 1,261.34 and 541.05 is: 746.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.08 : 1,261.34 = 541.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.08/1,261.34 = 541.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.08x = 1,261.34 × 541.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.08x = 682,454.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,454.09/914.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746.61

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