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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.09, 1,261.40 and 521.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.09, 1,261.40 and 521.10 is: 719.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.09 : 1,261.40 = 521.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.09/1,261.40 = 521.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.09x = 1,261.40 × 521.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.09x = 657,312.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,312.93/914.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 719.09

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