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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.67, 1,261.14 and 635.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.67, 1,261.14 and 635.15 is: 875.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.67 : 1,261.14 = 635.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.67/1,261.14 = 635.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.67x = 1,261.14 × 635.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.67x = 801,006.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 801,006.77/914.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875.73

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