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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.70, 1,261.79 and 541.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.70, 1,261.79 and 541.61 is: 747.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.70 : 1,261.79 = 541.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.70/1,261.79 = 541.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.70x = 1,261.79 × 541.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.70x = 683,394.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,394.43/914.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.12

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