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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.17, 1,372.47 and 524.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.17, 1,372.47 and 524.56 is: 787.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.17 : 1,372.47 = 524.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.17/1,372.47 = 524.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.17x = 1,372.47 × 524.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.17x = 719,942.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,942.86/914.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.54

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