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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.22, 1,261.42 and 582.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.22, 1,261.42 and 582.44 is: 803.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.22 : 1,261.42 = 582.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.22/1,261.42 = 582.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.22x = 1,261.42 × 582.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.22x = 734,701.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 734,701.46/914.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.64

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