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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.68, 1,262.28 and 521.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.68, 1,262.28 and 521.74 is: 720.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.68 : 1,262.28 = 521.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.68/1,262.28 = 521.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.68x = 1,262.28 × 521.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.68x = 658,581.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,581.97/914.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.01

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