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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.16, 1,371.28 and 528.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.16, 1,371.28 and 528.56 is: 792.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.16 : 1,371.28 = 528.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.16/1,371.28 = 528.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.16x = 1,371.28 × 528.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.16x = 724,803.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 724,803.76/914.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792.86

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