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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.08, 1,261.56 and 582.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.08, 1,261.56 and 582.40 is: 803.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.08 : 1,261.56 = 582.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.08/1,261.56 = 582.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.08x = 1,261.56 × 582.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.08x = 734,732.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 734,732.54/914.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.79

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