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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.13, 1,260.72 and 599.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.13, 1,260.72 and 599.04 is: 826.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.13 : 1,260.72 = 599.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.13/1,260.72 = 599.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.13x = 1,260.72 × 599.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.13x = 755,221.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 755,221.71/914.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826.16

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