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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.14, 1,261.38 and 521.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.14, 1,261.38 and 521.02 is: 718.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.14 : 1,261.38 = 521.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.14/1,261.38 = 521.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.14x = 1,261.38 × 521.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.14x = 657,204.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,204.21/914.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718.93

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