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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.48, 1,261.74 and 541.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.48, 1,261.74 and 541.27 is: 746.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.48 : 1,261.74 = 541.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.48/1,261.74 = 541.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.48x = 1,261.74 × 541.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.48x = 682,942.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,942.01/914.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746.81

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