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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.26, 1,372.20 and 654.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.26, 1,372.20 and 654.25 is: 981.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.26 : 1,372.20 = 654.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.26/1,372.20 = 654.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.26x = 1,372.20 × 654.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.26x = 897,761.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 897,761.85/914.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 981.95

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