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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.44, 1,372.02 and 524.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.44, 1,372.02 and 524.44 is: 786.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.44 : 1,372.02 = 524.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.44/1,372.02 = 524.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.44x = 1,372.02 × 524.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.44x = 719,542.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,542.17/914.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.87

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