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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.08, 1,263.12 and 604

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.08, 1,263.12 and 604 is: 834.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.08 : 1,263.12 = 604 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.08/1,263.12 = 604/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.08x = 1,263.12 × 604
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.08x = 762,924.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 762,924.48/914.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834.64

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