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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.28, 1,261.38 and 599.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.28, 1,261.38 and 599.72 is: 827.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.28 : 1,261.38 = 599.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.28/1,261.38 = 599.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.28x = 1,261.38 × 599.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.28x = 756,474.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 756,474.81/914.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 827.40

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