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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.65, 1,262.14 and 560.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.65, 1,262.14 and 560.52 is: 773.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.65 : 1,262.14 = 560.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.65/1,262.14 = 560.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.65x = 1,262.14 × 560.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.65x = 707,453.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,453.31/914.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.47

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