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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.44, 1,262.22 and 631.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.44, 1,262.22 and 631.01 is: 871.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.44 : 1,262.22 = 631.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.44/1,262.22 = 631.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.44x = 1,262.22 × 631.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.44x = 796,473.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796,473.44/914.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 871.00

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