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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.12, 1,261.46 and 521.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.12, 1,261.46 and 521.15 is: 719.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.12 : 1,261.46 = 521.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.12/1,261.46 = 521.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.12x = 1,261.46 × 521.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.12x = 657,403.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,403.57/914.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 719.17

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