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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.55, 1,261.78 and 541.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.55, 1,261.78 and 541.54 is: 747.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.55 : 1,261.78 = 541.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.55/1,261.78 = 541.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.55x = 1,261.78 × 541.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.55x = 683,304.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,304.34/914.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.15

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