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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.32, 1,261.80 and 521.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.32, 1,261.80 and 521.44 is: 719.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.32 : 1,261.80 = 521.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.32/1,261.80 = 521.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.32x = 1,261.80 × 521.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.32x = 657,952.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,952.99/914.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 719.61

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