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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.46, 1,261.98 and 516.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.46, 1,261.98 and 516.13 is: 712.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.46 : 1,261.98 = 516.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.46/1,261.98 = 516.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.46x = 1,261.98 × 516.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.46x = 651,339.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,339.43/914.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712.27

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