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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.50, 1,262.17 and 541.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.50, 1,262.17 and 541.68 is: 747.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.50 : 1,262.17 = 541.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.50/1,262.17 = 541.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.50x = 1,262.17 × 541.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.50x = 683,691.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,691.93/914.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.62

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