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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.87, 1,262.53 and 521.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.87, 1,262.53 and 521.91 is: 720.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.87 : 1,262.53 = 521.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.87/1,262.53 = 521.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.87x = 1,262.53 × 521.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.87x = 658,927.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,927.68/914.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.24

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