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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.69, 1,261.95 and 521.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.69, 1,261.95 and 521.43 is: 719.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.69 : 1,261.95 = 521.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.69/1,261.95 = 521.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.69x = 1,261.95 × 521.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.69x = 658,018.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,018.59/914.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 719.39

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