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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.65, 1,262.03 and 521.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.65, 1,262.03 and 521.66 is: 719.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.65 : 1,262.03 = 521.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.65/1,262.03 = 521.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.65x = 1,262.03 × 521.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.65x = 658,350.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,350.57/914.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 719.78

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