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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.09, 1,261.13 and 634.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.09, 1,261.13 and 634.25 is: 875.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.09 : 1,261.13 = 634.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.09/1,261.13 = 634.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.09x = 1,261.13 × 634.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.09x = 799,868.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,868.53/914.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875.04

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