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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.56, 1,261.88 and 541.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.56, 1,261.88 and 541.42 is: 747.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.56 : 1,261.88 = 541.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.56/1,261.88 = 541.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.56x = 1,261.88 × 541.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.56x = 683,204.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,204.36/914.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.03

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