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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.74, 1,262.31 and 521.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.74, 1,262.31 and 521.89 is: 720.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.74 : 1,262.31 = 521.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.74/1,262.31 = 521.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.74x = 1,262.31 × 521.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.74x = 658,786.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,786.97/914.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.19

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