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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.34, 1,261.74 and 541.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.34, 1,261.74 and 541.32 is: 746.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.34 : 1,261.74 = 541.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.34/1,261.74 = 541.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.34x = 1,261.74 × 541.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.34x = 683,005.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,005.10/914.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746.99

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