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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.49, 1,259.82 and 774.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.49, 1,259.82 and 774.16 is: 1,066.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.49 : 1,259.82 = 774.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.49/1,259.82 = 774.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.49x = 1,259.82 × 774.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.49x = 975,299.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 975,299.10/914.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,066.50

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