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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.47, 1,261.97 and 521.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.47, 1,261.97 and 521.48 is: 719.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.47 : 1,261.97 = 521.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.47/1,261.97 = 521.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.47x = 1,261.97 × 521.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.47x = 658,092.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,092.12/914.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 719.64

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