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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.71, 1,371.63 and 475.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.71, 1,371.63 and 475.52 is: 713.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.71 : 1,371.63 = 475.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.71/1,371.63 = 475.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.71x = 1,371.63 × 475.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.71x = 652,237.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 652,237.50/914.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.05

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