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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.13, 1,370.04 and 524.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.13, 1,370.04 and 524.46 is: 786.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.13 : 1,370.04 = 524.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.13/1,370.04 = 524.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.13x = 1,370.04 × 524.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.13x = 718,531.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,531.18/914.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.03

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