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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.26, 1,260.83 and 686.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.26, 1,260.83 and 686.23 is: 946.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.26 : 1,260.83 = 686.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.26/1,260.83 = 686.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.26x = 1,260.83 × 686.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.26x = 865,217.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 865,217.93/914.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 946.36

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