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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.34, 1,261.48 and 541.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.34, 1,261.48 and 541.44 is: 747.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.34 : 1,261.48 = 541.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.34/1,261.48 = 541.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.34x = 1,261.48 × 541.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.34x = 683,014.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,014.38/914.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.00

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