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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.55, 1,263.52 and 599.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.55, 1,263.52 and 599.70 is: 828.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.55 : 1,263.52 = 599.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.55/1,263.52 = 599.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.55x = 1,263.52 × 599.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.55x = 757,731.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,731.44/914.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828.53

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