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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.49, 1,262.18 and 619.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.49, 1,262.18 and 619.85 is: 855.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.49 : 1,262.18 = 619.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.49/1,262.18 = 619.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.49x = 1,262.18 × 619.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.49x = 782,366.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 782,366.98/914.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855.52

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