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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.25, 1,262.75 and 619.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.25, 1,262.75 and 619.01 is: 854.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.25 : 1,262.75 = 619.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.25/1,262.75 = 619.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.25x = 1,262.75 × 619.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.25x = 781,645.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,645.47/914.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 854.96

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