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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.30, 1,261.62 and 521.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.30, 1,261.62 and 521.27 is: 719.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.30 : 1,261.62 = 521.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.30/1,261.62 = 521.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.30x = 1,261.62 × 521.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.30x = 657,644.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,644.66/914.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 719.29

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