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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.28, 1,262.52 and 620.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.28, 1,262.52 and 620.64 is: 857.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.28 : 1,262.52 = 620.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.28/1,262.52 = 620.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.28x = 1,262.52 × 620.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.28x = 783,570.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 783,570.41/914.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 857.04

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