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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.83, 1,262.43 and 541.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.83, 1,262.43 and 541.84 is: 747.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.83 : 1,262.43 = 541.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.83/1,262.43 = 541.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.83x = 1,262.43 × 541.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.83x = 684,035.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,035.07/914.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.72

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