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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.84, 1,264.14 and 652.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.84, 1,264.14 and 652.40 is: 901.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.84 : 1,264.14 = 652.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.84/1,264.14 = 652.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.84x = 1,264.14 × 652.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.84x = 824,724.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 824,724.94/914.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901.50

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