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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.44, 1,261.55 and 578.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.44, 1,261.55 and 578.22 is: 797.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.44 : 1,261.55 = 578.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.44/1,261.55 = 578.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.44x = 1,261.55 × 578.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.44x = 729,450.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729,450.55/914.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 797.70

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