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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.84, 1,262.57 and 521.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.84, 1,262.57 and 521.99 is: 720.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.84 : 1,262.57 = 521.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.84/1,262.57 = 521.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.84x = 1,262.57 × 521.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.84x = 659,049.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,049.46/914.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.40

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