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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.78, 1,262.45 and 521.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.78, 1,262.45 and 521.93 is: 720.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.78 : 1,262.45 = 521.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.78/1,262.45 = 521.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.78x = 1,262.45 × 521.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.78x = 658,910.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,910.53/914.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.29

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