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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.31, 1,261.24 and 599.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.31, 1,261.24 and 599.63 is: 827.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.31 : 1,261.24 = 599.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.31/1,261.24 = 599.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.31x = 1,261.24 × 599.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.31x = 756,269.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 756,269.54/914.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 827.15

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