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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.71, 1,262.30 and 541.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.71, 1,262.30 and 541.87 is: 747.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.71 : 1,262.30 = 541.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.71/1,262.30 = 541.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.71x = 1,262.30 × 541.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.71x = 684,006.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,006.78/914.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.79

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