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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.25, 1,261.67 and 500.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.25, 1,261.67 and 500.25 is: 690.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.25 : 1,261.67 = 500.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.25/1,261.67 = 500.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.25x = 1,261.67 × 500.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.25x = 631,150.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,150.42/914.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690.35

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