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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.85, 1,262.52 and 521.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.85, 1,262.52 and 521.88 is: 720.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.85 : 1,262.52 = 521.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.85/1,262.52 = 521.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.85x = 1,262.52 × 521.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.85x = 658,883.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,883.94/914.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.21

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