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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.41, 1,262.55 and 652.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.41, 1,262.55 and 652.51 is: 900.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.41 : 1,262.55 = 652.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.41/1,262.55 = 652.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.41x = 1,262.55 × 652.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.41x = 823,826.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823,826.50/914.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 900.94

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