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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.33, 1,261.77 and 521.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.33, 1,261.77 and 521.33 is: 719.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.33 : 1,261.77 = 521.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.33/1,261.77 = 521.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.33x = 1,261.77 × 521.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.33x = 657,798.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,798.55/914.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 719.43

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