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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.37, 1,262.12 and 599.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.37, 1,262.12 and 599.10 is: 826.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.37 : 1,262.12 = 599.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.37/1,262.12 = 599.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.37x = 1,262.12 × 599.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.37x = 756,136.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 756,136.09/914.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826.95

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