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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.86, 1,262.61 and 536.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.86, 1,262.61 and 536.89 is: 740.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.86 : 1,262.61 = 536.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.86/1,262.61 = 536.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.86x = 1,262.61 × 536.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.86x = 677,882.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,882.68/914.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740.97

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