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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.18, 1,260.98 and 634.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.18, 1,260.98 and 634.28 is: 874.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.18 : 1,260.98 = 634.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.18/1,260.98 = 634.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.18x = 1,260.98 × 634.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.18x = 799,814.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,814.39/914.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 874.90

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