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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.68, 1,369.54 and 524.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.68, 1,369.54 and 524.34 is: 785.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.68 : 1,369.54 = 524.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.68/1,369.54 = 524.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.68x = 1,369.54 × 524.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.68x = 718,104.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,104.60/914.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 785.09

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