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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.49, 1,261.98 and 521.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.49, 1,261.98 and 521.44 is: 719.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.49 : 1,261.98 = 521.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.49/1,261.98 = 521.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.49x = 1,261.98 × 521.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.49x = 658,043.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,043.70/914.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 719.57

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