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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.41, 1,370.40 and 524.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.41, 1,370.40 and 524.53 is: 786.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.41 : 1,370.40 = 524.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.41/1,370.40 = 524.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.41x = 1,370.40 × 524.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.41x = 718,818.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,818.61/914.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.10

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