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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.38, 1,261.77 and 541.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.38, 1,261.77 and 541.29 is: 746.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.38 : 1,261.77 = 541.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.38/1,261.77 = 541.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.38x = 1,261.77 × 541.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.38x = 682,986.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,986.19/914.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746.94

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