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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.85, 1,369.04 and 528.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.85, 1,369.04 and 528.21 is: 790.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.85 : 1,369.04 = 528.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.85/1,369.04 = 528.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.85x = 1,369.04 × 528.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.85x = 723,137.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 723,137.98/914.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.44

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