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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.13, 1,261.72 and 521.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.13, 1,261.72 and 521.38 is: 719.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.13 : 1,261.72 = 521.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.13/1,261.72 = 521.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.13x = 1,261.72 × 521.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.13x = 657,835.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,835.57/914.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 719.63

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