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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.38, 1,261.56 and 521.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.38, 1,261.56 and 521.26 is: 719.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.38 : 1,261.56 = 521.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.38/1,261.56 = 521.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.38x = 1,261.56 × 521.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.38x = 657,600.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,600.77/914.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 719.18

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