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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.61, 1,262.25 and 521.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.61, 1,262.25 and 521.63 is: 719.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.61 : 1,262.25 = 521.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.61/1,262.25 = 521.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.61x = 1,262.25 × 521.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.61x = 658,421.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,421.16/914.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 719.89

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