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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.51, 1,262.08 and 521.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.51, 1,262.08 and 521.56 is: 719.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.51 : 1,262.08 = 521.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.51/1,262.08 = 521.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.51x = 1,262.08 × 521.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.51x = 658,245.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,245.58/914.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 719.78

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